This author has worked both as a chemist and as a teacher of high school chemistry and physics. He holds a Master's degree in chemistry and is an aspiring (read unpublished) science fiction author. Running, cycling, kayaking and tennis take up much of his spare time - at least in warm weather.
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I know too much about ...
As a teacher I firmly believe you can never know too much.
My favorite memory ...
The scent of the blossoming tree in front of the anthropology building, carried on the breeze.
My first job ...
Paperboy
My inspiration ...
Isaac Asimov & my Dad
A coworker greeted me one Friday morning, saying "You always seem so happy at work. Are you just always happy?"
The question gave me pause, because I don't really think about being happy at work. And in point of fact, I've had times in my life where I was absolutely miserable, but she was right - I have been almost non-stop happy since I started working at that job. Certainly the job itself contributes to that - it is a much more pleasant environment than my last few positions. Obviously then, one step to being happy is to find a job that you like. Even so, there are numerous tasks ...
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