William McDonald:  

I graduated from college with a batchelors in Microbiology. Except for four yrars in the Army, I have worked as a Lab Tech in California, Maryland and Washington DC. I am currently working at the Veterans Hospital in Washington DC and have been there about 16 years. My son has his own landscaping business in San Jose and my daughter is in her third year of Dental school at UCSF. I just started picking up the guitar adn keyboard. I used to play guitar in high school. I like to golf and snow ski, when I get the chance. This is NOT one of my better photos. I always wanted to be a scientist and a father when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a bit of a stretch idea. As it turns out, they were wrong. I do yoga and listen to classical music If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have a purpose, since of belonging, and occasional positive feedback to be able to deal with the day-to-day. My nspiration comes from people who overcome great odds to achieve success. Some examples would be Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and more recently Michael Phelps The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is Mr Peterson Mr. Kilgore, because They taught students to think beyond the classroom and think politically.. I obsess with reading, watching movies and creating, whether it is with art music or writing. My biggest surprise is living on the East Coast. I ended up here when I joined the Army and was transferred to the Pentagon. Shortly after my discharge, I met my second wife and we have been here for about 20 years. If I could improve my home, I'd remodel my kitchen and add on a solar heater. My dream home would be energy efficient. I learned to dream big and put those dreams into reality. Both of my kids did not take t...Expand for more