When looking at the federal deficit and the continued federal bailouts I am reminded of this quote by Adam Smith from his book "The Wealth of Nations"...."What is prudent in the conduct of every private family, can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom."

Like to swim and play basketball. When time is available to fish and swim at St Augustine Beach on the Mantza Cut's inter coastal with my small runabout Sea Ray boat.

Enjoy hi tech interest with computers, IPad and HD television. Background in electrical engineering makes me curious about the "Next Big Thing" in technical innovations. Looking forward to 3-D HD TV without glasses.

Like both fiction and non fiction. Some of my favorite fiction authors are Jack London, Somerset Maugh, and Russian authors such as Dostoyevsky and Turgenev. I especially enjoy reading Frederic Bastiat "The Law" and Charles MacKay "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds."

Enjoy Michael Buble and Rolling Stones. Also Gilbert and Sullivan and all types of country music. Mozart's Celebration album with Elvira Madigan, Clarinet Concerto and others.

All sport shows especially football and basketball with the Gators! Enjoy occasionally watching Dancing with the Stars with my wife and historical documentaries from the History Channel.