2 - Eureka and Disney World

Summary

As a schoolboy in the 1960s, I was obsessed with geopolitical events such as the war in Vietnam and relations with the Soviet Union and China. I was also interested in the culture of the North American Indians. My favourite outdoor activities were wilderness canoeing and cross-country skiing. My friends and I began an underground newspaper that provided much entertainment but brought some disciplinary actions. Unfortunately, my attitude was not focused on traditional academics, and I applied my talents only where I was interested. Following a summer camping trip to Russia and Eastern Europe, I withdrew from high school, as I had sufficient background to attend university, and I never completed some high-school courses, resulting in a D in chemistry. Once in college, I focused on chemistry and did very well.