im a certified california naturalist which is the best way to describe me, but includes my love of nature and the great outdoors, nature journaling, drawing/painting, calligraphy and curiosity.i have a huge garden which ive worked on with natives and xeriscaping for the last 8 years. im a self styled weekend warrior handywoman. i love reading, all genres save for scifi -which ill read but not often! i also love movies and theatre and was a costumer for 10 yrs. quilting factors in when time allows, incl one im so proud of that was made on my 1929 treadle singer.