I am interested in the arts (particularly ballet,classical music , fashion and visual arts and photography), the cultural history of Europe and science (the biomedical sciences) . I love gardening and cooking plant-based recipies from around the world. I handsew quilts and play piano. I have two rabbits, a mini lop and an English Angora.My other interests include collecting antique dolls, postcards, and antique books. I run a small online boutique.English is my first language but I am able and happy to correspond in French. I am currently on dialysis awaiting my second kidney transplant.