Thank you ato all who have written and there have been many. Infact so many that I am asking everyone who I am not already writing to to please not write to me. I do not have time to answer you . I will only continue to write to those I already know. STOP!!! IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MINE . i AM NOT INTERESTED IN MEETING SOMEONE WHO HAS CHILDREN !!!!! ALSO PLEASE DO NOT WRITE IF YOU ARE A SMOKER !!!!I love to travel and learn about other people and cultures. I am very concerned about the world situation. I am opposed to the present war and hope to see it end soon. I believe that we must work together to save our environment so our future generations will have a beautiful world to enjoy. I began my career as a music teacher, but became a textbook salesperson. After retiring I have enjoyed voluteering in the USA National Park Service and the National Forest Sevice as a naturalist and tourist guide. My childhood was spent in Illinois, but I went to univerity in Oklahoma. I taught in Texas bur have lived in Kansas since 1964. Now I spend half of my time in the United States ans half in Mexico. I have been divorced since 1971 and she died. 3 years ago .I am shy at firet but open up after getting to be friends.. I am very affectionate and love hugs and kisses and quiet times walking or just sitting and being with my love.I have no pets now, but have had several cats and much prefer cats over dogs I love music, especially classical and also theater and art. I have no children and have never wanted to have children. I am not interested in anyone who has children that are not already adults and on their own.