What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?

I wish I could snap my fingers and instantly the whole world would have empathy and that our hearts would change and act appropriately understanding how our actions impact others.

What is your favorite type of weather?

All weather is necessary and extremes are more prevalent today that seemed unheard of 50-100 years ago. I enjoy the rain that clears the air and sun that warms my skin but to have one or the other everyday without a break becomes monotonous. I have lived in Washington where the rain seems endless and now I am in Phoenix that has 360 days a year of sun both are necessary but getting a break is required for sanity.

What was the best compliment you’ve received?

As a ride share driver the best compliment I received from a riders is that they felt comfortable and safe even in heavy traffic.

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike?

I would drive the open road and that ability to see the country is far more appealing than flying over especially if you’re not in a hurry.

Who is the most confident person you know?

Many times confidence is arrogance I view those that are willing to admit their faults and acquiesce to one that has more or greater information and/or experience as well as convincing others to accept the reality a real leader. My father is a confident man but has always been willing to surrender a position of authority to another with more information or experience.

What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?

We are always faced with adversity and how you view it determines the outcome. Is the challenge a lesson to be learn or an insurmountable obstacle , how you perceive it makes all the difference. I see obstacles as lessons and every lesson has an upside.

What activities do you lose yourself in?

As illogical as it may sound I find driving cathartic. I am fully aware of what I am doing and of what other drivers are or are not fully paying attention to what they are doing. That being said I can drive for hours and not be physically or mentally exhausted. I listen to podcasts or audiobooks and can operate a vehicle at a proficient level and enjoy what I’m doing.

What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?

I have watched ‘Friends’, ‘Seinfeld’, ‘The Simpsons’ and I am sure other shows multiple times, they are just a mindless noise. I have watched a few movies a number of times, ‘Highlander’, ‘Ferris Bueller’s day off’, ‘A Knights Tale’, and the Harry Potter series and the Marvel and DC hero movies .

Are you superstitious?

13 is just a number between 12 & 14… Friday the 13th was only unlucky for the Templars in October 1307… a black cat is just a cat… standing under an open ladder is unwise not unlucky … opening an umbrella indoors is just annoying… and I don’t prescribe to the notion that if I wear my team jersey that somehow that act will magically help my team win. So if any of that wasn’t clear enough , I AM NOT SUPERSTITIOUS.

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?

I would have to compare myself to a Grizzly Bear… why because I am generally good natured and can get along with almost anyone but I don’t like crowds and prefer being alone. I have proven over the past decades that I really don’t need a multitude of people around me and I am actually more content being alone.