Family and Friends and Neighbors

Writing, editing, journalism.

History. especially American history, California history and the 19th Century.

The Arts: opera, classical music, drama, film

The Music of Cecilia Bartoli

Politics and debate

Geneaology of the Dickey family

Sports (especially football and rugby)

Country living; country and southern folk music

School Friends: Dekalb High School and Northern Illinois University

Travel: especially to historic places