1 Gardening (I grew up helping my parents in their nursery, raising plants and all the tasks associated with the challenges of horticulture)
2 Growing herbs, vegetables, and flowers in my home gardens
2 Staying fit, walking every day, hiking, swimming, snow shoeing, yoga, rowing
3 Avid Reader : average of 1 book per week
5 I enjoy helping people in need I have a very sweet 86 yr old neighbor, at my Cabin, in Lake County, who I shop for and run errands
6 Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen Cooking a big passion, next to my garden