Look and Listen

Biography

I taught at Idaho State University for 30 years and am now retired and spending most of my time writing. I was in the physics department but I taught a writing course for several years at night school. My major interests while at the university were Einstein, relativity, biophysics, and I did research on relativity and the DNA molecule. I have writtten 23 books and have written for The Smithsonian, Encylcopedia Britannica, Time-Life books, The Washington Post and numerous magazines such as Astronomy, Sky and Telescope, Flyfisherman, Fishing World, and others. My most recent book "Feel Great Feel Alive" is on health and fitness and I have written many articles on health, fitness, and well-being for ezine magazine. My webpage is BarryParkerbooks.com

Inspiration

I get my inspiration from several sources. Writing is, of course, a great source, but I'm an avid piano player and still practise every day. I also try to play the trumpet, but will admit that I have a lot to learn. I fish on weekends as much as I can, and travel occassionally. I also like to stay in shape and work out regularly.