I have lived and worked in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and grew up in San Francisco so I am comfortable with diverse cultures. I want to sing, dance, and get arrested (well maybe not that far). I love to sing along with the radio, dance in the car and do things on the spur of the moment. But I also like to look at the stars and the moon in the early morning chill and contemplate my life in quiet moments. These are things I learned about myself in the four months covering February to June 2009. That and I need a friend that I can talk to, chat with, and see on occasion. If she is/was in the military or law enforcement that is a plus but certainly not a prerequisite. It is just that I am retired Air Force and although I used to think I would never ever miss the service, I do.

I have lived an interesting life and wish to continue doing so once my classes are over - which they now are. Yay.

I am Funny, Educated, and Curious. I have lived a life of public service and enjoy it.

Currently I am avoiding throwing my hat into the ring or starting up a write-in campaign for president.

I am juggling a variety of books both, fiction and nonfiction, in a vain attempt to keep pace with the personal "expanding universe" I call my reading list. If I cannot die before I finish the list I can expect to live an incredibly long life.

Honestly good at writing, love to help others (not too bad at solving problems as long as they are not my own), some say I can teach.

My smile or my blue eyes I guess. Then maybe that I have a quirky sense of humor.

Favorite books- Most anything except math and computers. I have to name "Angle of Repose" by Wallace Stegner. Another favorite I'll add is "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" by Helen Simonson. A great first effort by a new writer. I found it to be very funny and touching. The two protagonists are much larger then the world they live in. If you are interested in getting some perspective on the Middle East I recommend Thomas Freedman's From Beirut to Jerusalem.
Movies - Don't do movies much maybe Blazing Saddles is a favorite or anything within the Indiana Jones type genre.
Music - eclectic tastes but lean toward the Eagles and classic rock. Lately I have been listening to Heart and Celtic Woman a lot.
Food - Any Asian with Japanese at the top of that list.

Six eh.
1. Learning new things.
2. Kids and grandkids
3. Dreams - mine and others and trying to make them come true.
4. A good book
5. Freedom to travel
Hmmm five will have to do for now.

Things desired like hearing again from an old friend. And my foolish behavior and if we could renew a friendship both of us enjoyed so much - without the mistakes of the past darkening our futures. How I would like to have the pleasant surprise the fortune cookie promised for this week.

New friends and how knowing them has added value to my life. And how grateful I am for both old and new friends.

Where my life is going next seeing how things are developing the way they are.

Working on a puncture-proof blow up horse so that a friend of mine can join the Union cavalry. Dang sabres are so pointy. Also working on a solar powered flashlight and a laptop that works on natural gas. Doing what I can to go green.

Ha - not likely! Well okay, I read "Twilight." It was on a dare. I sincerely regret taking up the dare. I have promised myself to be more careful in the future. I am now trying to recover from my self-inflicted literary lobotomy. That's all I am willing to admit to here without my attorney present. :P

If you're the woman Bob Seger had in mind when he sang "Her Strut." You don't mind honesty. If you are seeking a good friend. If you like to have fun and good chat.