I am very social and do enjoy making acquaintances and learning new cultures. I enjoy reading - subject matters and genres of any sort are all welcome reading.Tending to my gardens and pets are my other passions. Films and music are other interests - in particular, foreign-based cinema is a favorite of mine. Music is a constant in my life as i have collected cd's of various genres (classical, opera, poo/rock, folk/americana, country, norteño, japanese stringed, big band...). Frequent visits to punlic libraries and museums are part of life, as well.