I agree with you that I should get my DBA skills to expert level, but I think that would only apply if I were in the "real world" work force. The only DBA experience I'm getting at this time is working with a personal(family) database on my system, at home.
This database is small, only one table and 6 fields, it is not critical at all.
I've incorporated MS Access as the front end, and using Access's forms and reports for whatever print outs I may need.
As for the Oracle part of this database, I query different, applicable views and tales, but I don't see what I'm gaining by doing this, I can't update the system and monitor it at the same time, as in a real world situation. I'm the data entry clerk and the DBA. I really don't know how to use what opportunities I do have to get me to a higher level of skills, advice is always welcome here.

Rick