Phi Delta Theta FraternityWhat’s been happening: I am now 71. I have had a fun life, and expect to continue having fun. I am Bond Number 893, Kansas Beta.I graduated from Washburn with a BA in history in 1995 and started Washburn Law School in 1966, the Topeka Tornado then blew the law school away, and a farmer found one of my finals bluebooks in a field outside of Rossville, 20 miles away, deposited there by the tornado. I decided to go to USAF active duty after the tornado. I served as a ROTC commissioned USAF officer from 1966, to 1971. I am one of those crazy Vietnam vets, Air Commando, combat intelligence. Married beautiful Sue in 1966, and we produced 2 wonderful children, Jessica and Zachary, now 37 and 35. I passed the Kansas Bar in 1975 after leaving the Air Force in 1971 and returning to and graduating from Washburn Law School. Practiced law for 40 years, practiced in Topeka, Honolulu and Ozawkie, and tried many jury trials, and enjoyed myself. In 1985, Sue divorced me, and I moved to Hawaii and practiced law there. Made a lot of money, and met Leia, who had just sold her halibut boat in Alaska and was sailing to the south Pacific on her brand new 31 foot Downeaster sailboat. On invitation, I shut down my law practice and sailed away with her for 3 years. Had fun, and learned how to live on the ocean on a small boat. Visited historical places like Guadalcanal, Leyte, and many other WWII battlefields that I, as a war historian had read about. We parted ways in 1994, after she (like Sue) got tired of me. I am now married to wonderful Jolayne, and live in the country. I'm having FUN! 2014. |