When and why I started writing poems and how I became a published poet. How I became friends with Coach John Wooden. My life with Multiple Sclerosis.

It's OK to be nice! That's how I live as I strive for civility and acceptance of all in our society. Hoping for all individuals to live a more selfless life. ... AS AN AUTHOR A long time fascination with people and people watching has led me to a specific interest in the many different ways people interact with each other. I receive most of my motivation for writing through observation, as opposed to experience. As a result, I’ve been writing stories, poems and books about peoples “interactions” for a long time. Most people DO interact in civil and a positive manner, BUT a significant amount of interactions I view are negative and hurtful. These are the interactions that cloud my mind and leave me lost for an underlying reason and purpose for this type of behavior. With all the progressive achievement and promise of our times, I question if we have taken a step backwards in our treatment of others? MY WRITING is my way of stepping up to the “negative treatment of others” with the intention of making people cognizant of the damage that “hurtful interactions” cause and to inspire all to be a part of positive behavior and communications.