AAS: Are you a seasoned amateur astronomer or just getting into the hobby? FW: I have had an interest in astronomy since childhood -- but could use some "seasoning". Majored in Physical Science , Troy State University, 1980. AAS: What was your first experience that attracted you to astronomy? FW: Started with books on astronomy at the public library and with early NASA missions in the sixties, as a child. AAS: Tell us a little about your family members; spouse? kids? siblings? significant other? FW: Married 23 years, one son (6 years old). AAS: Can you tell us a little about your formal education? FW: Two BS degrees: Physical Science in 1980 and Occupational Therapy (they do relate, really) in 1999. AAS: Do you have any pets? What kind? How Many? FW: Wife has two cats... can't claim them myself. AAS: Where do you work? If you're retired, what was your occupation? If you're still in school, have you chosen a career? FW: I'm an Occupational Therapist with Alacare Home Health and Hospice of Montgomery. Travel a bit from the Troy/Greenville offices. AAS: Besides astronomy, what other hobbies do you enjoy? FW: Some wood working. AAS: What was your first or favorite car? FW: First was a Chevy Impala. Favorite is my 2003 Camry V-6. AAS: What was your first or most interesting job? FW: First job was working at a grocery store, in high school. Most interesting is my present position. AAS: Tell us about your favorite vacation. FW: Trip to British Columbia, Canada in 1998. Took train through Canadian Rockies. AAS: Have you ever lived in some other part of the U.S. or another country? Where? When? FW: Dallas TX for four years in the nineties. We are from the Dothan area, originally. I started gazing at the heavens as a boy and went on to study physics
in college. Aced the astronomy course. I enjoy sharing my limited
knowledge with others who show interest, especially the young. I
have already begun with my son who can spot Venus almost before I can.
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