I live in the beautiful US state of Vermont. I was brought up on a small farm in the small Vermont town of
Strafford. My mother loved nature and passed that love on to me. We used to go horseback riding, skiing, and hiking.
 |
| Me On My Horse I Named "My Own Surprise" - 1965 |
|
We owned one milking cow named Bessy.
 |
| Me Sitting On Bessy In The Barn Yard - 1967 |
Over a period of a few years, my mother, brothers and I hiked the
Long Trail end-to-end. The long trail runs the entire length of Vermont.
 |
| One Of My Brothers And Me Outside a Long Trail Cabin - 1965 |
My mother also passed to me her creative side. She made beautiful braided rugs of different sizes and shapes. I still have the heart shaped rug she made for me. She also belonged to the "Fad Of The Month Club" in the 1950s and 1960s. Each month she would receive a package in the mail containing all the parts and instructions to make something. I used to love to sit and watch her create things from a bunch of small parts. My favorite was a rooster she made from beans.
My favorite crafts are sewing and painting. I love to paint on rocks!
My favorite movies are from the 1940s and 1950s.
My favorite part about retirement is that I get to nurture my creative side.
My favorite outdoor activities are horse back riding, gardening, hiking, and camping in Vermont State Parks.
I have three cats, Jerry, Maggie, and Brady.
Besides my three cats, I have an aquarium with fish, ghost shrimp, and mystery snails.
