I am a retired Latin and history teacher from Cor Jesu Academy, St. Louis, MO. I now teach in the history/political science department of Mineral Area College. As a musician and private flute instructor I am a member of two regional concert bands, a community orchestra, and active in the Mineral Area Arts Council. The rest of my time is taken up with our 15-acre mini farm, chickens, horses, a lab puppy, and many butterfly gardens.