ManitoulinGirl

I enjoy nearly all music, but particularly enjoy smooth jazz and R&B. I also love rock music (most of the time), but can take or leave mostcountry music.

I love cook books, craft books & gardening books. My favorite novels are usually mystery books. Top mystery authors at the moment are Giles Blunt, Kathy Reichs, Elizabeth George and the "Blue Shoes & Happiness" series by Alexander McCall Smith. I also love books which make me think - For example, Secret Life of Bees; Memory Makers Daughter; To Kill a Mockingbird...

I have a lot of interests in crafts, but am a master of none. Am trying to learn patchwork, knitting and sewing simple items. I do love to cook & like trying different types of cuisine. I host theme dinners for my friends every month or so.

I am married to a wonderful guy and have a 17 year old son. We live on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. (Northern Lake Huron close to Georgian Bay) I love the outdoors and travelling. My favorite colours tend to be jewel tones, but I'm not picky.

I love chocolate, especially dark (no fruit - fairly plain), cute note cards, vintage or interesting buttons and fabric, teabags (herbal or regular wrapped), ribbons, pretty beads for crafting. I'm crazy about dogs and cats and other animals - I am especially fond of dachshunds (wiener dogs).

Just a note to let you know that although I think I live in a wonderful country, the postal system is dismally slow. If things are slow getting there, please email me and I'll let you know when it was sent.

I find as I grow older that I am increasingly in love with our earth and concerned about the way we treat it. I also find myself becoming more gentle with people and more open to new ideas and philosophies. I am trying to do something creative every day and also want to try new things. For reasons beyond my control my career life is most likely over, so I am fimdimg new ways to measure my worth. Hope that makes some sense to you.

I enjoy watching American Idol, Canadian Idol, Amazing Race, Survivor, CSI, Criminal Minds and the Food Network. House is absolutely great!

I am "vertically challenged". I'm only 5' tall and of medium build. In the stores, my size is about a size 8. In sewing patterns, I am about a size 14. I think I would prefer a full apron, but will be happy no matter what. I absolutely love vintage 40's style and retro looks, but again I am not picky!

I would love to receive my recipes on 81/2 X 11 sheets of paper instead of recipe cards. I find it easier to organize my recipes in a binder.