I had a pen pal from Burkina Faso when I was in elementary school. He would write to me in French, (on Hello Kitty stationary), and I would reply in English.I do not remember his name, but I remember the joy of seeing the international mail envelope.We just had my father's memorial today. I have been my parents caretaker's since 2008, and it made it difficult to think about my own interests.I was raised a military brat. I have lived the life of an artist, and nomad. I love gardening, word games, puns and anagrams, finding solutions and my family.