I love animals, esp. dogs. We used to have a hobby farm but now just enjoy country living in the 'bush' of N.Ontario, though we still do have one pony and chickens. Enjoy oil/acrylic and esp. watercolor painting. I love to cook which I do mainly from scratch. I can sew, knit, crochet and embroider. I also love to read and have my own library. I'm an empty nester now but was a stay at home homeschooling mom to 4. They're all married or off on their own now. I have 9 grandchildren and been married for 4 decades to my one and only.