AAS: Are you a seasoned amateur astronomer or just getting into the hobby? RB: I’m just getting into the hobby. AAS: What was your first experience that attracted you to astronomy? RB: I’ve been interested in astronomy for 10 years. I was working as a field instructor teaching kayaking and my boss asked me to lead an astronomy program that night. I was given a star chart, flashlight and book on astronomy. I meet the participants and learned a lot from just observing and listening to an astronomy student in the group. AAS: Tell us a little about your family members; spouse? kids? siblings? significant other? RB: I’m married and have a daughter. They both enjoy camping, hiking and the night sky. AAS: Can you tell us a little about your formal education? RB: BA-Applied Geography, MS-Recreation, Parks, Tourism Administration AAS: Do you have any pets? What kind? How Many? RB: Theophrastus the fat orange tabby cat AAS: Where do you work? If you're retired, what was your occupation? If you're still in school, have you chosen a career? RB: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (web master, park guide, historic weapons specialist) AAS: 7. Besides astronomy, what other hobbies do you enjoy? RB: European style board games, backpacking, cycling, travel, gardening, cooking, baking and eating AAS: What was your first or favorite car? RB: I’m not really into cars. Our ’06 Civic works well and we enjoy the fuel economy AAS: What was your first or most interesting job? RB: I worked as a field instructor for NIU and got paid to take people backpacking, climbing, caving and cycling. AAS: Tell us about your favorite vacation. RB: Backpacked around Europe, Australia and New Zealand for a year AAS: Have you ever lived in some other part of the U.S. or another country? Where? When? Chicago, IL
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