I was born in Providence Rhode Island but have been in the SF Bay Area since I was 6 mos. I am divorced and have one daughter. I retired in 2005 after working as a secretary for 30 years. I spend my free time volunteering with a dog rescue group and with the local police department. I enjoy gardening and grow my own vegees and herbs; love to read, paint and write poetry. I also love the outdoors, enjoying canoeing and kayaking, hiking, swimming and fishing. It is my dream to some day visit Costa Rica, go on a cruise, take dancing lessons and swim with the dolphins.