I have some hobbies and diversions.  Here are some of them:

Fishing: I am a multispecies angler, and I especially enjoy fishing with Benjamin (my son), who just learned to cast last year.  We catch lots of panfish!  Here are some of my favorite fishing links: Lund Boats, In-Fisherman, Crappie USA.  I am also the faculty advisor to the Truman State University Fishing Club.  Oh, and if you want inspiration and a remarkable success story, check out the Naked Bait Co. and its President Blake Muhlenbruck.  They are a sponsor for the Truman State Fishing Club.

Football: After several visits to Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, I became convinced that it was the mecca of professional football.  I am always happy to see the Green Bay Packers do well.  But I am from Washington, which means that I also like the Seattle Seahawks.

College Basketball:  I rarely miss a televised Kansas Jayhawk basketball game.  And, yes, Allen Fieldhouse is the mecca of college basketball.