Graduate of Richland High School (or Col Hi as I called it!). Mother graduated RHS in 1954 and maintained close ties with many alum's. Family has many books from the early days of Richland including personal yearbooks (how bout a Carmichael Jr. High yearbook from 1950 on cardstock, stapled together and with no pictures!) as well as photos, etc. donated to local museum. Some were lost in a house fire in late 2010.

Interests include comparative religions (with a minor at university) with an emphasis on eastern religion and philosophy. Support organizations in Tibet, Burma and Thailand that promote peaceful movement towards pro-democracy, and that provide aid in infrastructure building and educational endeavors.