Recreation

SPORTS, CLUBS, HOBBIES, VOLUNTEERING... 
I've always promoted people developing HOBBIES, MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES and FRIENDSHIPS, all of which I believe are invaluable in so many ways, and one leads to the other. I have great friends I've met through my hobbies, and some great hobbies I've taken on after learning about and experiencing the hobbies of my friends. My oldest lifelong friend played halfway decent guitar for a 16 y.o., and I took fairly decent photos at that time for our school newspaper, yearbook and my own hobby. Over the years, he hardly picked up his guitar, but became a great photographer as a side job to being a professional registered nurse. I sold my darkroom and guitar, music & performing became the biggest hobby and passion of my life. 

I used to play volleyball extensively and compete in the area leagues. In 2020, my volleyball friend Barb urged me to try what became my very favorite hobby today: PICKLEBALL! I play regularly locally & in regional tournaments, and have made many friends along the way.There are many opportunities to recreationally play and meet others in our community - but also anywhere you might travel throughout the country (ASK ME if interested in more info). 

My friend Mark from Chicago got me into whitewater canoeing. My friend Tom from Poynette got me into backpacking and rock climbing. While trying wallyball (volleyball played on a racquetball court, using the walls extensively) when I first moved to Michigan, I met three friends I'm still close to 30 years later. One of those, my friend Rick, I got into rock climbing and whitewater canoeing. I've met countless people through my guitar/music, including my pottery instructor/friend, Tim, who helped me greatly improve my pottery techniques. One point here is that friends, hobbies & interests are the spice of life, are vehicles to making new friends, and that actively involved friends often lead / turn each other onto awesome new passions & interests.

WOODWORKING
(sample; many more to come if I find time to upload)
A fingerjointed applewood box for my friends Rick & Donna
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