I believe that if I had been Pandora I would have stayed around to find out what else was in that crazy box.

Professor Bannon my freshman year at the University of Dayton invited us to become as thirsty sponges and tabla rasas (blank tablets). . .

Added to this my parent’s teachings and witness that anything is possible I grew up a person who was fascinated with life and knowledge.  In all fields a little reading, even with obscure subjects found me thirsty to learn more.

In temperament I am afraid that I am a fellow of extremes . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

My dear wife has commented that living with me is like walking down the street with a helium balloon on a string.  One has to keep pulling it down as it keeps trying to climb into the sky.  I identify with Mr. Poe because at points I feel I am suffering from melancholia.