I have studied my entire life, and find religious themes to be terrifically fascinating.

I love to learn whether it is history, languages, science, philosophy or any myriads of kinds of subjects.

My wife called me the Backyard Professor because I take my books everywhere with me, and the name stuck with my friends. So, here I am, the Backyard Professor, sharing my ideas and insights, as well as the scholarly aspects of the scriptures.

I am 48 years old and love to learn, whether through books, articles, etc., in other words, reading, as well as through experience.

I am LDS, and have been all my life.

I teach the Elder's Quorum. (They haven't kicked me out yet for translating out the Hebrew and Greek scriptures, so so far, I am in the good - GRIN!)

I have lived here in Idaho all my life, and love it here.

I believe in studying out the best of all religions, all sciences, etc., and love to put together ideas from 40 or more different sources, and viewpoints, in order to see if underlying patterns, thoughts, or new interpretations come about.

Inevitably they do, and they have done so for over 30 years with me, so now I am to the point where I share my insights and interpretations. I love to learn, and love to share.

My wife called me the "Backyard Professor" and it stuck instantly with everyone, so here I am, the Backyard Professor. I have a B.S. from Idaho State University in History.

I love learning languages, and work on Hebrew, Greek, Latin, German, French, Egyptian Hieroglyphic, Arabic, Coptic, and Sanskrit, as I have time.

I also love making my wood art with my scrollsaw.