My non fiction book, The Dynamic Great Lakes, much to my surprise, has been critically acclaimed. Readers like it because while it contains comprehensive information about the five Great Lakes, it is easy to read. Amazon has a look inside feature that allows readers to find information with key words.

I wrote my book of poetry and essays, The Wilderness Within with a deep appreciation of the natural world, its animals and peoples.

My poetry book, Sophia's Lost and Found: Poems of Above and Below is grounded in this earth but also spiritual.

I was a correspondent for the Grand Rapids Press for many years and a professor at Grand Valley State University where I taught writing and philosophy classes.