For the first three-quarters of 1997, which is when I started at DI, Rhonda was working as a zookeep trainer at Marine World Africa. I'm glad for that. She has been the most supporting person in my life every time I've needed it . . . Traveling means plane time. I also have that boat ride on most days of the week, and I use that time to write articles, finish my course materials, or even play solitaire.
Teaching is the same way.
I just can't be a full-time teacher, but see it more as a creative outlet that I really enjoy doing and don't want to lose. Speaking at the JSA events and participating at the events gives me another opportunity to talk and interact with industry members. It will take semidaily work over a two-week period, some days one hour and some six hours. Sometimes that will take as much effort, but usually you feel more confident, and the changes come easier, so then it takes a lot less. It is an evolutionary process, though.