My Life in 5 Photos

A frame-grab from our wedding video, June 4th, 1994, at the Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn

My wife is the most important person in my world, a part of every good thing I have done since I met her in 1985.  I love her with the intensity of a thousand fiery suns and have built our entire world together for her, and yes she always gets away with stuff like this, ha.  I am happiest when I make her happy.

A photo from 2009 after my return from Iraq, at the Naval Academy for a friend’s wedding in the sword arch.

 It captures my Navy service at its formal best, minus one medal since I had not formally retired yet.  I am much older, wider, and tireder now, but I love the me that I was.  The Navy became part of my soul in the 20+ years I served in uniform.

My final day with my father in the hospital in Denver.

My father was my best friend.  His first heart surgery after I returned from Iraq (he refused to do it while I was in the combat zone) bought us precious more years together, but replacement valves are not forever.  His final words to me were “I am so proud of you and everything you have done with your life”… a memory that makes me cry every time I recall it.  He never wanted to be in hospice or a burden, and although unconscious and unresponsive when we as a family agreed for the hospital to move him to hospice he somehow knew, and that literal moment the monitors showed crashing vitals and the staff filed out and he was gone a minute later.  He said no.  Even in death, he was a truly remarkable and strong man.  I live my life trying to meet his standard of love and service to others.  I hope to see him again.

This is my family in 2023, at a church.

 This is my wife/life partner and our precious children, who we have created and raised as gifts to the world.  There are SIXTEEN degrees represented in this photo.  Of all my work in this world, I am most grateful and proud of my family. 

This is a photo one of my old students took of me holding class under a tree on the Diag at Michigan.

This is me in my natural idyll.  Nothing makes me happier than teaching and helping other humans grow and succeed.  I hope that heaven, should I reach it, will be like this picture. 

My Life in 25 Photos

What is this photo?  A frame-grab from our wedding video, June 4th, 1994, at the Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn
Why is is important?  My wife is the most important person in my world, a part of every good thing I have done since I met her in 1985.  I love her with the intensity of a thousand fiery suns and have built our entire world together for her, and yes she always gets away with stuff like this, ha.  I am happiest when I make her happy.
What is this photo?  A photo from 2009 after my return from Iraq, at the. Naval Academy for a friend’s wedding in the sword arch.
Why is is important?  It captures my Navy service at its formal best, minus one medal since I had not formally retired yet.  I am much older, wider, and tireder now, but I love the me that I was.  The Navy became part of my soul in the 20+ years I served in uniform.
What is this photo?  My final day with my father in the hospital in Denver.
Why is is important?  My father was my best friend.  His first heart surgery after I returned from Iraq (he refused to do it while I was in the combat zone) bought us precious more years together, but replacement valves are not forever.  His final words to me were “I am so proud of you and everything you have done with your life”… a memory that makes me cry every time I recall it.  He never wanted to be in hospice or a burden, and although unconscious and unresponsive when we as a family agreed for the hospital to move him to hospice he somehow knew, and that literal moment the monitors showed crashing vitals and the staff filed out and he was gone a minute later.  He said no.  Even in death, he was a truly remarkable and strong man.  I live my life trying to meet his standard of love and service to others.  I hope to see him again.
What is this photo?  This is my family in 2023, at a church.
Why is is important?  This is my wife/life partner and our precious children, who we have created and raised as gifts to the world.  There are SIXTEEN degrees represented in this photo.  Of all my work in this world, I am most grateful and proud of my family.  
What is this photo?  This is a photo one of my old students took of me holding class under a tree on the Diag at Michigan.
Why is is important?  This is me in my natural idyll.  Nothing makes me happier than teaching and helping other humans grow and succeed.  I hope that heaven, should I reach it, will be like this picture. 
What is this photo?  This is the house in Chalfont, PA where my father grew up with 3 sisters (his Dad passed away when he was around 12). It’s now a gun shop. The back of the house is along the train tracks for Forrest Park, a local amusement area, where one year my father and his sisters sheltered people who were running from a race riot that made that park somewhat infamous.
Why is is important? He was a man of very modest beginnings, my Grammy was amazing, but they never had much.  His frugality and approach to education was formed by his youth.  He got lucky that a) a HS Counselor let him take college bound courses despite having no prospects for college and b) getting a Scholarship to Gettysburg offered to fatherless boys by an AA philanthropist in Philadelphia.  After my Dad passed, our family went to Gettysburg and endowed a scholarship for youth from Philadelphia : ).
What is this photo?  Little Dr. Fretz as a Cub Scout at a Den meeting sometime in the 1970’s, Pack 1272 Calverton Elementary School.
Why is is important? The start of a lifetime dedication to Scouting and its ideals.  On My Honor I Will Do My Best…
What is this photo? This is my Eagle project from 1983, making a new trail in a Montgomery County park.  Photos taken at entry to trail on first day of project versus almost 50 years later, same spot.
Why is is important? My Eagle project, as it is for most Eagles, was transformative in its scope and difficulty.  Getting it done really showed me what was possible with good planning and leadership.   It is amazing to me to think of how many tens of thousands of people have walked this trail in the 50-ish years since it was created!
What is this photo? Me at my Eagle Scout ceremony 1983.  Fred Fielding, White House Counsel, spoke (he was my Dad’s childhood friend).
Why is is important? My father made advancing in rank in Scouts a sort of fun competition to figure out how high he had gotten.  I was very proud to make Eagle, as was he. (He got to Star, but with no father and lots of responsibilities, it never did happen for him)
What is this photo? My then girlfriend, now wife, Jenni and me on her couch in her condo in Tower Plaza in Ann Arbor
Why is is important? Love my goofy glasses and how she looks at me : )
What is this photo? This is my wife at our 20th Anniversary dinner at Gandy Dancer in Ann Arbor.
Why is is important? I was really transfixed by her ageless beauty as she (as always) answered texts from anxious patients. 
What is this photo? A montage I put together of my oldest offspring, Mason, as he progressed through Troop 8, a high adventure troop I helped lead.
Why is is important? He developed some pretty impressive skills in that Troop, despite not making Eagle, he was better at outdoor stuff in lots of ways than I was at his age.
What is this photo? Big family photo (including sister Lori’s family)  on the porch of the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island for my parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2010.  We rented out the entire little “house” they have at the end, with a guest book full of Presidents and world figures, pretty plush!
Why is is important? A truly wonderful memory to ride up there all together on a special tour bus and spend 5 days in a magical place celebrating an amazing set of parents!
What is this photo?  A favorite memory of a concert where we had a lot of memories.
Why is is important? The song and the lyrics and the way they were woven into our lives was perfect. 
What is this photo? VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, 6th floor cardiac monitoring ward after arriving in the ER close to death from CHF. July 2023.   Maybe day 9?  Late at night, she was always the last to leave after a daily parade of visitors and doctors. She saw her patients remotely using my bathroom as her office.  Things were somewhat grim then, and my future was unknown, I had to be tethered and monitored 24/7.  She would anoint me with holy water each night.  
Why is is important? This shows you who my wife is, at her core.  
What is this photo? One day in Iraq, I returned from a convoy, smelling horrible, and entered one of Saddam’s palaces where my boss worked.  In the central hall they had Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders there as a morale booster to say hello and take pictures.  
Why is is important? Utterly unexpected.  They were very nice despite my odor.  Shows the lengths the Army would go to for morale, ha! And it’s just a hilarious change of pace.
What is this photo?  This is the handshake that sealed the deal to use the back part of this General’s Iraqi Special Forces base to build a Scout camp. We had pursued this meeting for almost 2 months.  What resulted was legendary.
Why is is important?  Once he agreed, our team spent four months getting things in gear but by the end of the year we had a fully functioning camp serving a hundred Iraqi boys and girls every week!  Victory Base Council was one of the coolest things I ever did/led.
What is this photo?  Coming off the plane from demobilization from Iraq.
Why is is important?  Being able to hug my children again was the best feeling ever. That year was brutal on all of us.
What is this photo? That look when your dad responds to a classroom request for more snacks with a giant dolly of boxes full of snacks and drinks and delivers it to your class in a genie costume and everyone BUT Enna thinks it is HILARIOUS. 
Why is is important? This is my approach to being a Dad.
What is this photo? This is the Diag flagpole at the University of Michigan.  The plaque, which no one notices, is for Scabbard and Blade, the Michigan chapter of this Military honor society formed in 1923.  Over 100 years ago, nearly a million graduates since then.  A tiny fraction (.002) of a percent of those graduates are in Scabbard and Blade. 
Why is is important? I am a member of the UM Scabbard and Blade class of 1989.  
What is this photo? Me and the boys on North Manitou on one of our summer leadership development treks.  Can you find the AR-15 in this picture?
Why is is important? Every summer for many years when I mentored the UM SVA I would sponsor a trek where I taught them all the outdoor skills they would need, gathered the gear, and took them into the back country (Boundary Waters, Isle Royal, Manitou), to build team bonds that made the UM SVA the best in the Nation for many years.  These are some of my best friends now.
What is this photo? A “De-Greening” session for a group of veterans.  Unsure which, mostly likely Warrior Scholar Project but there were many such groups that I helped.  
Why is is important? This is an example of the power of investing in veteran transition and the importance of “tribe” to those who have served.  
What is this photo? This is one of our annual “SVA Reunions” where those who thrived in the UM SVA before its destruction by Phil Larson come together to celebrate what was and is the best veteran family ever. 
Why is is important? Being surrounded by now generations of “family”, with so many coming “home” to reunite the tribe, is immensely special and really quite an honor!
What is this photo? This is a hilarious memory from a friend’s wedding where my invite was for three people, which I found quite amusing.
Why is is important? I have so many really wonderful women in my life and this was a great example.  The wedding was underneath Necto and featured Han Solo in carbonite, just so you know… : )
What is this photo? The scoreboard in Tiger Stadium one night around 2022?
Why is is important? Someone put me in for this honor and the Tigers do a really nice job with this.  One other time I got to throw out the first pitch, which as also super cool.

My Life in 50 More Photos

What is this photo? Me and my Dad on a train, probably in Europe, maybe Canada?  We rode a lot of trains because he loved them.  

Why is is important? I never realized how rare it was to have a dad who you thought of as your best friend, and always taught you without ever making you doubt that you were a good person who was worthy of being treated with respect. I thought nothing of lying down beside my dad or sitting close to him on a couch to watch football, even when I was a teenager.  Hugs and expressions of care were normal.  Respect and care for others were non-negotiable.   Only when I got older did I realize how much of a blessing my upbringing was.  I miss my Dad every day.
What is this photo? This is me and half my crew from the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sr. High Youth Group that I ran for two years. 
Why is is important? We were going on a canoe trip.  Total crush on both Jenny and Sally in front of me.  Only dated Jenny.   Pat and Elie I’m still in touch with.  Dave on the left was one of my best HS buddies.  Matt on the right, no idea where he ended up. Those were such great friends, such great times. I loved leading groups on adventures!!
What is this photo? This was Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.  Crew 6/27-A2, pretty sure it was 1983 summer, could have been 1984.  I was the Crew Leader and it was my first truly independent leadership role.
Why is is important?

You can’t tell here, but we had lost our adult (foot injury) and I was asked to take the crew for two days WITHOUT an adult because they had no one to swap in (Phlmont is very big and spread out).  So we hiked without an adult and IT FREAKED ME OUT, to be responsible for the first time and there was NO ONE ABOVE ME I could turn to for help. Totally transformative experience for me.  We did great, and that made it even better!

What is this photo? This is Sally and Dave with me on one of the Youth Group camping trips and below is Sally re-creating the pose 30 years later!  

Why is is important? Making good friendships that last a lifetime is one of my favorite things about my time on earth. 
What is this photo? My buddy Chuck and I were painting the rock at UM.  There’s been about a million more layers added since then.

Why is is important? We worked together at the McDonalds on South University, I was the McBouncer and he was Assistant Mgr. Good times!

What is this photo? In 1988 ish, Chris (driving) needed to move stuff and when we put the piano in, I thought it would be funny to have me playing Scott Joplin tunes while we drove around.

Why is is important? Shows my risk management and humor were always suspect.
What is this photo? After our formal photo, I told the UM NROTC Drill Team to be goofy, and this is what we got.  I am still friends with many of these folks. 

Why is is important? Again, lifetime friendships forged in demanding but fair leadership. This was my first super loyal military team, more were to come as I got better and better at it.

What is this photo? This is the commissioning plaque in the USS CHOSIN CG-65 Wardroom.  It was installed at the ships’s “birth” and has sailed with her forever. 

Why is is important? It’s just cool to be a part of a ship’s history in that way.  I took this photo in 2005 when she visited Bahrain while I was there.

What is this photo? This montage was of us in the 1980’s and 90’s. Either in Campus apartments or at her parents house and the one time I tried to take her camping.

Why is is important? Because we are so young and cute,  and once I took her camping to show how fun it was and did not bring the right tent  and got her cold and wet and she literally will NEVER go outside with me again, even 40 years later…

What is this photo? Bahrain, we joined the “Bahrain Black Hash”  (a drinking group with a running problem). Annual Red Dress Run.

Why is is important? You have not really lived until you are running through the sand dunes, presumptively lost, being chased by a man who is SMOKING while running. Plus I look fabulous. 

What is this photo? 2006, I am in Bahrain, and a 3-star admiral is giving me a medal in front of dozens of fellow officers, while my roommate in a Zorro costume reads the citation, and I am wearing a sombrero.  

Why is is important? The Navy can be really odd sometimes. To be fair, I was ambushed as my roommate set this up behind my back and did the ceremony as part of a party where I was already socially lubricated (hence the sombrero). Great memories tho. 

What is this photo? My littles walking with me as I come home from my Bahrain deployment.  Little Enna refused to come to me at first, my heart died in that moment, but once she saw Brie and Mason hug me she got onboard with the plan. 

Why is is important? So crazy what you give up when you deploy. You never get that time back. I only deployed twice on my kids, others do it many more times.

What is this photo? Mason and I built a snow cave and I asked him if he wanted to sleep in it, and his mother was BESIDE herself, but he’d already learned outdoor winter survival in Scouts so we got his turtle pillow (OBVIOUSLY) and some good winter bags and we slept out there.

Why is is important? I loved being my son’s best friend when he was little, it reminded me of me and my Dad.

What is this photo? Daughter Brie on a crazy day when I took them on a floating adventure to navigate the river from the Dam above our house, back to our house. The hammer she is holding fell off a truck on the bridge above and landed only inches from her in the brush.  

Why is is important? You just NEVER know where danger lurks. That day, we had the foot of luck we needed!!   Still have that hammer.

What is this photo? Baby Enna in the delivery room. Brie was SO into being the big sister.

Why is is important? It was fun to see a newborn through my other two kids’ eyes. 

What is this photo? Me and my sidekick, Maj. Cheryl Hanke, taking the fast way home over Baghdad, Iraq, no convoy for us that day! The fasted best-armed Air-Uber ever. 

Why is is important? Great memory, not sure if the flares were for an actual threat detection or they were just wasting ordnance. Door gunners are a nice touch. 

What is this photo? Me and my sweetie out in Aspen visiting my parents after I got home from Iraq.

Why is is important?  I never appreciated how young and fabulous we were.  I mean, she still is, but man, I miss that guy!

What is this photo? Enna sitting with me at the Detroit Thanksgiving parade in 2009.

Why is is important? A happy father memory, I can feel the love in this picture.

What is this photo? Our kids and Sister in Law’s kids on a family trip in Italy. We are in Pisa…

Why is is important? It was so great for the kids – three families of kids the same ages, so lots of family memories over the years. Some of the littlest ones in this photo are married now!

What is this photo? Boundary Waters Minnesota, Summer Vet Trek. Every year I took the future officers for the SVA on a leadership development trek to some ridiculously challenging location. Using the techniques I learned from Scouting, we build greatness on those trips.

Why is is important? Earlier that day the group had nearly lost cohesion in a squall that came up literally 30 minutes after launch, everyone stayed calm and we gradually reformed the group. Then we found reports of fire damage to be UNDER stated and could not find an intact campground for MILES. We ended up with our LONGEST and most stressful day on day one, and they all rallied and did not flinch.  I knew then it would be a great trip.

What is this photo? The boys (mostly vets) out at my land, for range day. We definitely like our firearms. 

Why is is important?Just one of dozens of events each year that build camaraderie within the tribe. Vets love their pew pew!

What is this photo? One of any of HUNDREDS of SVA Happy Hours during the time I mentored them. It was just a given, for like ten years, that on Friday, the tribe would gather. “Dr. Fretz, where are you tonite?” was the only question.
Why is is important? This social core drove everything good that the SVA did, because the members were all TRIBE, they wanted to be with each other as their primary social affiliation. They tutored each other, supported each other, it was AMAZING.  Such a shame it was destroyed by ignorant administrators at UM.

What is this photo? I like to host “Floats” down the river from the dam to my house. They are sort of a ritual. What amazed me was this crowd on a bad rainy day. Veterans literally have been trained to ignore rain. They all still showed up in droves, would not dream of not going. Look at them all just like they are out for a walk.

Why is is important? The social vibe of this group was immaculate. Ran with military precision, with assigned roles, float buddies, safety briefings, the whole thing. So fun. Still do these from time to time. 

What is this photo? This is not the first time I have stopped the UM faculty procession into the Big House at graduation for a selfie with a student. In this case, my mentee Russ said he wanted a bagel so I brought him one from the faculty breakfast. 

Why is is important? This is reason #527 why students like me more than administrators.

What is this photo? This is me and two vets coming back from Florida, March 2020.  What is crazy is I have woken up from a nap after having a WIDOWMAKER heart attack and I could still function (but I did feel pretty bad). I had literally NO idea I had nearly died. My stubbornness and pain tolerance did NOT work in my favor that day, or for the next three years. 

Why is is important? This was the last picture of “old me”, before I spiraled into heart failure and my world turned upside down. I commissioned Adam, on the left, who is now a pilot and I think David maybe became a monk?  This was the end of my “party era”… it was a good run.

What is this photo? When the University skipped graduation ceremonies during COVID, the Veterans asked to have a real ceremony in my backyard. This was the second one, as restrictions were fading.  

Why is is important? Such great friends, such great fellowship. To have experienced it at all is to have been blessed.  

What is this photo? The screen on a drive-in movie theater in Plymouth, I sponsored a movie night during Covid, for Veterans (and everyone).
Why is is important? I love continuing my father’s tradition of service.

What is this photo? This is an annual tradition with the Student Vets to cut a cake on the Diag for the Marine Corps Birthday. These are all the Marines from the SVA from before it was destroyed by a UM Administrator.

Why is is important? This started years before with Jon Chen, SVA president, saying we needed to cut a cake and me saying “then procure some cake” and he bought every slice of cheesecake from the Deli nearby and we headed to the Diag to share it. Marines are crazy and are some of my best friends. I also love that we contacted DPS to get permission for the sword to cut the cake. Such a nice contrast between that and the Marine way, lol. 


What is this photo? This is the “secret” underground club and Vet center I ran just off campus. It was such a great spot, and a collaboration between me and a student veteran entrepreneur that I helped. Dozens of veterans helped build and maintain it, hundreds used it.
Why is is important? During the day it was a study spot, napping spot, all the latest tech. At night, the kegerator made it an ideal hangout. It closed up after that SVA was destroyed by a UM Administrator. It’s a great example of having outside entities actually step in and meet Veteran needs when the UM simply does not care.  

What is this photo? This is the sink area for Charlies bar in Ann Arbor, where I had my bachelor party in 1994.

Why is is important? This screen under the sink appeared after an unfortunate lack of decorum by my groomsmen David and Jeff, and we’ll leave it at that. Unless you want to hear the whole story… it’s pretty funny.  

What is this photo? This is a campsite by a river (we DROVE up the river to find a spot to camp), north of the Arctic Circle off the Dempster Highway, on Jeff and my trek to swim in the Arctic Ocean.

Why is is important? Probably our most fantastic campsite, out of dozens of amazing spots. Almost got stranded/washed away with overnight rains swelling the river, but we “navigated” our way out. Had the most incredible midnight rainbow at this camp too! There is a full video about this trip in the Adventures tab of this site.

What is this photo? Mason and Dad, on a raft trip on the Colorado River near Aspen. Guide gave us the option of riding through the next rapids OUTSIDE of the raft.
Why is is important? Big father son trust moment as Mason said he wanted to try it. At one point when it was rougher than this, I spent quite a while underwater holding him up. It worked out pretty well!!

What is this photo? Family Trip to Iceland in 2024, at the ‘Instagram Ready” Blue Lagoon pool.

Why is is important? One of our first “all grownups” vacations, really nice to have everyone together.


What is this photo? 2025 Family Dinner with Grandma and Lori and Paul, at the new AYCE Korean Grill and Hot Pot restaurant. 
Why is is important? A very tasty night of family fellowship.

What is this photo? This is a photo my wife sent me for my Iraq deployment, and when I was traveling through Kuwait, a vendor had a business taking photos and making them into mock magazine covers.  So since I had a few hours until my flight, I had him edit up this cover to leverage the great photo (taken by one of my wife’s patients, she had a business doing boudoir style photography).
Why is is important? One of the nicer gifts my wife ever gave me, she thought my artistic efforts were amusing and as always immature : ). I famously had this on my desk in Iraq and they tried to tell me I could not have magazine pinups, but I explained it was a picture of my wife, so it was (technically) allowed. Yet again, I am “that guy”.

What is this photo? My E-Trike Pegasus had transported me to and from campus 100+ times, but one spring there was some confusion on the rail trail with a dump truck and trailer (going slow, allowed to work there) and some other bikes and I ended up dumping the trike on top of myself.  Broke 6 ribs, got back on the trike, rode to campus, taught my class and THEN went to the ER. 

Why is is important? The ER doctor was not impressed with my decision making. I tend to try very hard to honor the work my students do and they were presenting their work that day, so I leveraged my high pain tolerance and did what I thought was best. I admit it seems dumb in retrospect, but this is my nature.

What is this photo? A chat with one of my best friends and mentees, joking about my injuries, and my enjoyment of having adventurous lady friends.
Why is is important? This will lead us into the Leisure section of the photos.  I have had a life of very adventurous socializing with few regrets!

What is this photo? Early 2000’s decided to hold a “Corsets and Kilts” party, and it went REALLY well!

Why is is important? These were the early Grad School years, with many great friends who are still around to this day.


What is this photo? A trip to New Orleans with some of my Vets, we decided to try the “big” Hurricane at Pat O-Briens, and they said the three of us needed a group of at least 8 to be allowed to order the drink. SOOOO, we gathered some friends, and then ordered a SECOND one. New Orleans was a very good time!
Why is is important? Hurricanes, amirite?!

What is this photo? This is a photo of our three tots, at a bus stop in Aspen, CO, around 2007, while visiting Grandparents.
Why is is important? Cuteness. They are the joy that keeps both me and Jenni going!

What is this photo? One of my legendary “Fancy AF NYE” Parties, with some classy ladies. As I recall, some Charlie’s Angels” films were out back then, ha.

Why is is important? I have had a long standing commitment to large scale partying, and have always been blessed with very cool lady friends!  : )
What is this photo? Some of my students giving me a scroll that shares an Asian proverb about the value of teachers.  I love feeling tapped into a human concept that goes back 1000’s of years…. That teachers matter.

Why is is important? This is one of many examples, probably my favorite, of the impact my work has.  It truly is the reason I get up and “go to work” each day.  : )

What is this photo? The biggest of my annual social events is the Ultimate Basement Halloween Party (UBHP) now in it’s 117th year.  Costumes required. Dress to impress, and my friends certainly do!

Why is is important? Definitely the party of the year, although the 4th of July Float/party one year did break all records.


What is this photo? Another view of UBHP, with the dance cave/DJ and the announcing of the costume contest prize results!
Why is is important? I just love getting groups together for a good time… so many great memories.

What is this photo? This is the house my father got to help me move into. He used to love sitting on the deck and taking in the view of the river.   I miss him.
Why is is important? My father’s father died when he was little, he worked his whole life to put me in a position to succeed. I work and serve every day to honor his life. His final words to me were “I am so proud of you and everything you have done with your life”.  See you soon pops, but until then, keep enjoying this view.

What is this photo? In 2020 my huge Vet family and SVA gave me a rare Distinguished Achievement award AND a REAL championship belt, saying I was “their champion” who fought for them.  Pretty much the nicest award anyone ever gave me, and I’ve had a few.

Why is is important? 

What is this photo? One of the marriages I have officiated, several have been in my back yard (as this one).
Why is is important? A beautiful moment with great friends.

What is this photo? My final trip to the Iraqi Scout Camp I led the construction of, and some of the boys came out to salute my vehicle.  

Why is is important? I will never forget those young men and girls who we served with our Boy Scouts and Girl Guides troop.  I hope they always remember us. 

What is this photo? I am not on Insta that much, but my students let me know I was trending, lol.  
Why is is important? I love that so many students love our class together!!  (Someone had to explain “top 2 not 2” to me) : ). FWIW Shelly Schreier has been my mentor since the start.

What is this photo? One of my favorite vets, who got himself in some pretty deep quicksand.  I thought at one point it might take us both. But we got it all sorted.  So much of the work I do, for decades of my life, is “in the dark alleys” where no one sees.  But it still matters. 
Why is is important?  “It matters to this one”

Some Short Videos…

Here’s me finally using my train horn on my bike to “talk” to a train…

Matt’s speech giving me his “champion” award on behalf of all my vets. 

A memorial to friends I have lost.

Opening Pitch for Tigers Game

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