My Inner Self  

I have many other interests outside work that range from politics to philosophy, photography, art, movies and international travel. I have traveled to 43 countries as of March 1, 2008.

I tend be both very artistic and intellectual.  I think it is important to have both mental discipline and great passion for life.  By building our strength in both areas, I think we get to experience the fullest richness of human life -- and each side tends to balance off the excesses and weaknesses of the other.  I believe that life should be lived like a work of art but also full of deep human relationships. 

I finished my Russia book and hope to turn next to completing a series of travelogues and photo pages before returning to my old and most important interests of philosophy and politics.  I also have many other hobbies.