I do a lot outside of work and school. Spending time with my wife, friends, family means the world to me. After jogging I feel like a new man. Of course that maked me hungry and I like to cook and eat good food. I like to camp. Going to thrift stores to look for hidden treasures and 'new' clothes is an important part of my life. Sometimes in a thrift stores a glass insulators catch es my eye. I love St.Louis, Missouri especially living in the city.  Listening to music is essential to my life. I also create music under the psuedonym Flash.bat for Locust Music / Jibdoor Music in Chicago. I love to create art, and designed my album art. I like to watch a few select TV programs and a movie now and then. I read mostly fiction but I do enjoy non-fiction. I enjoy photography as well.