Al King:  

Life Hi folks. After High School I went to college at IU for a year then off to the Air Force. Back to college in 1976 and got a B.S. degree in Physical Education in 1980. Taught and coached and back to get a Masters in 1983. Moved to Florida and later to Illinois to coach and work as an Athletic Director. Enjoyed teaching a bunch. Back to IU and worked on another Master degree in counseling (1992). Moved to Oregon in 1994....what a beautiful state....lots to do and that fits me perfectly. I work as a Dean at Lane Community College here in Eugene. I am in Saigon, Viet Nam right now (July 21,2012) working with Viet Nam students who want to come to school in the U.S. I just turned 60. I will be traveling to London and then accross the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2....then onto Oregon. I will have completed a journey around the world.....and I love the work. I Love Oregon! 1 hour from the ocean and 1 hour from the mountains and great skiing in the Winter! It rains in the winter here in the valley, but the rain sure is easy to shovel. I am very active politically and work on social and civil rights issues working for equality of all people. I love Portland..it is 2 hours away and I visit all the time. I love to ride my bike every day I can....wonderful bike-ways here.....I bike about 3 miles to work each day along the river bikepath....really beautiful. Also just bought a wonderful cottage built in 1940....coved ceilings, hardwood floors, nice fireplace....lots of character. Bought a great Toyota truck and a Passion Red Volvo Convertible...love that car!!!!!!!!! Love camping, working out at the gym (staying young and healthy is WAY important!) and generally, I am pretty happy. My parents are no longer living but I do visit Bloomington every 3 or 4 years to see the rest of my clan. S...Expand for more