I am told I am funny, interesting, and on occasion cheeky, and believe in being kind & tolerant to all; one never knows what sort of day they're having. Also, doing well after an 8 1/2 hr brain surgery for aneurysm except a bit of dyslexia when writing if not careful. <grin>I love writing, oil painting,cooking flavored dishes. Younger I loved playing baseball, camping, and fishing. I write poems, stories and I like to make soap to sell at Bizzares before Christmas. Love reading Memoirs of regular people who have overcome adversity (outside USA.)