I am a travelled gentleman and a published author, illustrator and painter. I have won international awards for my work. Having said that as an artist I have always socialised with individuals of many nationalities and have a very rich sense of humour. I love communicating and sharing ideas. I have written about history, some little science fiction and have also been a lecturer and teacher. I nursed my lat wife for almost ten years in her decline in vascular dementia as her sole carer and she passed away beside me at home. That two years ago. I continue to write and pain, mostly paint. I like