Movies—especially classics like Lawrence of Arabia, Casablanca, and Rear Window.
Vacation and travel—especially the beach and historical sites.
Mystery novels. My latest favorite authors are Michael Connelly, Dick Francis, and Elizabeth Peters.
Biographies. Right now I’m reading books on Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy. Next up: William Wilberforce, Douglas MacArthur, and Walt Disney.
Homemade chocolate chip cookies—fresh out of the oven.
My home state of Oregon. I’ve lived in Arkansas for over 25 years, but I remain an Oregonian through and through.
Christmas—especially the music.
Playing golf on a beautiful sunny day. (And I live for the day I finally break 90.)
Television shows like Castle and Person of Interest. And NCIS … White Collar … Downton Abbey … Hawaii 5-0 … Sherlock … etc., etc.
Collecting and organizing old family photos and videos.
Track and field—I grew up in Eugene, Oregon, which calls itself “Track Town.”
You could probably create a similar list of passions—the interests that capture your attention and the activities that fill your free time. The things you like to talk about