Mike by the Numbers (for now):
60 years on planet Earth.
37 years residing in the Eugene, OR community.
32 years of softball with the superstar shortstop, brother Rich.
31 years of ‘rat ball’
25 years teaching in Eugene public schools:
3000 + energetic adolescent students
31 student teacher/practicum students
5 curriculum adoptions
18 years as Jersey Mike
10 years floating as a university student
8 very special nephews & nieces
6 undeniable loving siblings
6 dynamic stepfamily members
3 VW Vans
2 Royal Straight Flushes (spades & hearts)
2 trans America cycle trips
1 absolutely superb, special ex-wife
1 completely adorable, magnanimous, loving, supportive wife
Countless:
Pedal strokes
Scoops of Chocolate Ice Cream
Climbing pitches
Ski runs
Tent set ups & take downs
Supportive Friends