I am an inveterate reader of (mostly old) literature, philosophy, religion, history and poetry. The past fascinates me, and I can feel a deep connection with writers who have lived on earth long before me. Not to say that I am buried with my nose in a book all the time; I spend a lot of my free time outdoors in nature, often with my camera, but I also rarely leave the house without a book. I also write, paint, and work as a photographer. In general, people fascinate me as well, and the way they view the world and those around them.