Eclectic interests...more arts and history than you would guess about a person in the sciences...read constantly and enjoy books. I love music from blue grass, folk(used to sing semi-professionally),jazz, blues, to classical and opera. I am a veteran of the Vietnam war, as my name implies, and I am against war unless it is for a real and present danger to Americans. That said, I am a Civil War buff, and have even thought of becoming a guide at Gettysburg or Antietam...two battlefields that are near where I live.
Mon 6 Sep, 2010 01:13 pm - Ossobuco! Just back from Nova Scotia and read Soho author Gary Disher from Australia. Two books and I just ordered two more. I got a Lovesay and didn't like it. Too cutesy. I will get... (view)
Sat 7 Aug, 2010 08:50 pm - Yes, but I could have a good start! I am open to more suggestions even if it isn't for my vacation. I love to hear of favorites. I have gotten so many good tips from the A2K book section.... (view)
Sat 7 Aug, 2010 11:34 am - I meant anything about politics or the current state of world affairs, msolga!!! Thanks, I think I will look up your suggestion. (view)
Sat 7 Aug, 2010 05:09 am - Hi msolga...I have a varied taste...but don't really like Sci-Fi much. When I am on vacation, I just like a really good story that pulls me in and won't let go! (view)