I am a quiet extrovert who enjoys learning about other people. I am a "retired" High School English teacher turned Public Servant. I have a passion for literature, traveling, Jazz and woodworking. I have traveled a great deal, and lived a pretty interesting life, so far. I have have accumulated numerous stories and scars along the way, making my little life rich and meaningful to me. I am happily married and interested in literature and Buddhism, as well as writing letters to new and old friends.