Working in the arts has been a nearly lifelong ambition. Like so many striving artists, the realization of that ultimate creative expression has taken a back seat to the world's demanding expectation that one should pursue a sensible career. Fortunately the sensible career was a good fit. Teaching seemed to be a natural talent and it worked well for me, as well as for many of my students. There are probably many among us who have not been comfortable and satisfied with their substituted vocations. And for some there may not even be any recognition that there was a lurking longing to go after the real work of a lifetime. But I am thankful that now I am in a situation that permits sharing my real work.;

Plans have not materialized as quickly as I would like. The sculpture is on its way, but there have been unexpected delays. So in the meantime, I have displayed a collection of my illustrated poems in The MCF Gallery, as well as the complete collection of MCF poetry. The poems are short and pithy, frequently using puns to simplify the expression and enhance the meaning and interpretations. They are available for purchase at MCF Poetry Collection.;