I am a quiet person who enjoys learning about other people. I am a former non-critical English teacher turned Public Servant for the City of Portland. I have a passion for writing, literature, traveling, Jazz and cooking. I have traveled a great deal in my life and always seek out the hidden gems of a city, town or village. I have accumulated numerous stories along the way, some of which are quite silly. I am happily married and interested in social politics, Philosophy, and the every details that make so beautiful.