I am an older woman who has spent my entire career as an early childhood educator. Working with young children keeps me seeing and experiencing joy daily and appreciating the little things in life, regardless of how the world is operating now. I am aware of world affairs and keep informed without being overwhelmed. I live in a wooded area close enough to Seattle to enjoy what it has to offer without being too close. I spend my time listening to a variety of music, learning Yiddish, watching movies and reading various genres, but enjoying contemporary literature the most.