In addition to writing, performing, and recording, I am interested in my own personal and spiritual growth. I am a student of the Science Of Mind (not Scientology or Christian Science)--a metaphysical teaching and practice, that is based on the concept that we create our experience through our beliefs (conscious and unconscious).

 Country music,  and 50s and 60s rock (Rockabilly  Doo-wop,  Beachboys,  The Associaciation) Folk Music groups like Peter  Paul,  and Mary,  The Chad Mitchell Trio.

Current and recent country acts like Garth Brooks  The Oak Ridge Boys  The Gatlin Brothers,  Rascal Flatts,  Diamond Rio,  Craig Morgan ,

 Good Will Hunting,  What Dreams May Come  Brighton Beach Memoirs,  It's A Wonderful Life  The Great Race,  Kramer Vs. Kramer,  Twister,  Close Encounters,  Same Time Next Year  Freedom Writers:,

 Friday Night Lights,  Law And Order (the original)  Medium,  Studio 60,

 Meteorology,  hiking,  movies,