I'm fortunate to have a loving, intelligent, and caring partner who balances out some of my quirks (see many hobbies, below), and two fun-loving and healthy kids.

Making coffee isn't all that different than your typical biochemistry prep. In fact, I contend that pulling a perfect espresso at home is more difficult than a biochemical purification in lab!

Everything is better with good music - making your own or just listening.

Whether on the road or on the dirt, cycling is one of the greatest sports on the planet. Nordic skiing and rock climbing/bouldering are right up there as well.

I try to approach problems with the attitude of "I can figure out how that works... and/or how to fix it..." Working on cars, bikes, a house, toys, etc. brings new challenges and opportunities to learn something. Plus, it helps keep things out of the landfill.

I enjoy capturing landscapes and unique objects, and the occasional dog portrait.