AAS: Are you a seasoned amateur astronomer or just getting into the hobby? 

PM:  Just getting into the hobby.

AAS: What was your first experience that attracted you to astronomy? 

PM:  Had a telescope as a child.

AAS: Tell us a little about your family members; spouse? kids? siblings? significant other? 

PM:  Wife Jean, two sons Andy and Pete

AAS: Can you tell us a little about your formal education? 

PM:  B.S., J.D., and JAG School

AAS: Do you have any pets? What kind?; How Many? 

PM:  One 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? 

PM:  Legal Services Alabama, Supervising Attorney, retired Army Reserve

AAS: Besides astronomy, what other hobbies do you enjoy? 

PM:  Camping backpacking, Scouts, Soccer coach

AAS: What was your first or favorite car? 

PM:  First Ford Mustang
 

AAS: Have you ever lived in some other part of the U.S. or another country? Where?; When? 

PM:  Mississippi and Chicago