Bob Casey

Author and Designer of Poetical Journeys

Overview

Bob Casey is a professional writer and tai chi/qigong instructor. More importantly, he is a seeker.  He sees life as an adventurous journey with innumerable lessons to be learned along the way.  From everyday experiences to special life-changing ones–all impact who we are and the persons we are becoming.  His poetry and writing often focus on these life events.

Travel

He has sailed, cycled, hiked, and traveled extensively throughout the world.  A favorite memory is the year spent in New Zealand on a teaching Fulbright. Bob tries to provide thoughtful comments on life in all his books, whether poetry vignettes or novels. His travel background often creeps into his writings.

Author

 As of January 2025, Bob has authored 21 books of poetry and vignettes and 4 novels.  Under the pen name Leon Pashi, he also authored 2 romance novels.  Click here to go to his Amazon book page.

He has had poems and articles published in anthologies and magazines. His commissioned poem on the Village of Fredericktown, Ohio, A Community That Cares, is buried in a time capsule to be opened in 2107. His photographs have appeared in a variety of venues, including an international award-winning book, Schnormeier Gardens – Peace, Harmony, & Serenity  (2011)  and in Better Homes and Gardens. 

Other

“Poet Bob,” as his car license plate declares, is a past president of the Ohio Poetry  Association.  This position allowed him to interact with some of the nation’s top poets.  He is also one of the founding members of the Apple  Valley Poets, a group of outstanding poets in north central Ohio. He also spent many years as an educator.

Family and Interests

Bob enjoys tai chi, qigong, yoga, gourmet dining, reading, and helping others. As a senior trainer in Dr. Paul Lam’s organization, he offers private tai chi classes. He resides with his wife in Midway, Utah. Click here to go to Bob’s tai chi site.