Hello Future Global Friends! I am a quiet but adventurous lady who loves writing, literature, history, poetry, music, nature, animals, plants, and learning about world cultures. I have four young-adult sons and a doberman pinscher dog. I am a semi-retired academic book editor and free-lance writer. I enjoy boating, long walks in nature, singing in a choir, dancing, yoga, spending time with my family and friends, and traveling--especially to Europe. I look forward to learning about the lives, ways, and customs of other good people across the globe.