He is also a registered mediator, author and blogger. Most of John's writing has been about legal issues or mediation. John is married to Margaret, a financial professional. John and Margaret have always loved animals, and have been the "parents" to many cats over the years. All of the Watkins' cats have been strays, humane society cats, or "free kittens." John's new book, "Life With Two Black and Silver Cats" details the many ways that two black cats with "silver linings" and their feline siblings have enriched the Watkins' lives.John is also a frustrated golfer and is studying photography.