John Grassman:  

Life I am a registered nurse, and have been for 32 years. "Oh, are you a MALE nurse?" Yes, i am, or at least was the last time I checked. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was called to be a nurse by a power much greater and wiser than myself. I can think of no better way to have spent 32 years of my working life. I thought I was becoming a nurse to put myself through acting school, so I would have something to "fall back on" and not have to wait tables, etc. just to live. Little did I know. So, I am a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nurse, charlatan, musician, poet, filmmaker, woodworker--ahem--a renaissance individual, thank you very much, not a jack of all trades. I am one more very important thing: husband. During the great flood of 1993 here in Kansas City, I married the nicest person I have ever known. Her name is Dawn but i call her "Dawnie" for short and next to her Job seems like an impatient ingrate. She gives me love and support even when i am chasing another new rainbow. She is a wonderful cook and a talented musician, playing the bassoon in the Kansas City Civic Orchestra. I have been interested in...Expand for more