My Hobbies

I have quite a few interests -- perhaps too many -- to list everything here.  But the following continue to hold my interest, even though I don't have as much time to devote to them as I would like.

• Web designing. I have designed several sites by now, and I keep learning new things (and buying new software -- and hardware) all the time. On my Web Design page, you'll find a few of my favorite links to web sites whose authors know far more about html and java than I ever will.
• Comparative mythology and ancient religions have interested me for quite a while.  On my Literary Resources page, I have listed a few good books and some really interesting links. 
• Astrology is another longstanding interest of mine.  The form of western astrology we use most commonly today in the United States first originated in Greece during the first Golden Age. Its symbolism derives from various ancient Mediterranean belief systems that are thought to be much older.  The Greeks made no distinction between astrology and astronomy.  They knew it was possible to predict future events (like the coming of spring, for instance) by watching the sky.  They began casting personal horoscopes (as opposed to those cast for rulers) in keeping with the Athenian belief in democracy.  If you're interested in learning more, see my Etcetera. . . . page.