I have two grown up daughters and three grandsons. I am retired and enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am married and not looking for anything but friendship.

To make penpal friends from around the world who are interested in learning about my country as well as teaching me about theirs.

Gym, reading (lots), music (most types), yoga, meditation, friendship, family, the outdoors, dining out and in, art (mainly abstract/sur​realism - Picasso, Dali, Hundertwasse​r, Klimt, Whiteley), anything Art Deco - but especially art, jewellery, furniture; flea markets, antique shops, op shops, life in general. I bought a digital camera a couple of months ago (a bit late I know) and really enjoy taking photos of my surroundings​ - trees, flowers, long distance views etc. I'm not very good! yet.

Most types of music, but not rap or metal. Am currently listening to Buddhist Chants. Also like Sarah McLachin, Ben Harper, Queen, The Waifs, the Beatles (of course), Missy Higgins and others I can't think of just now.

Oh, Brother Where Art Thou. Pulp Fiction. Fargo. Pirates of the Carribean, Pans Labrinyth. I like the Coen Bros' movies and Peter Greenaway. Worst movie I've ever seen - Remains of the Day.

CSI. Judging Amy. Cold Case (love the music). I don't watch much TV and can't imagine having cable.

All books! I enjoy reading everything - even the dictionary and the phone book! No, I'm not really weird. Have read all books by Ann Rule (true crime), a couple by Jodie Picoult, lots of books on Buddhism, Kathy Lette, Marilyn French, J M Barrie, Roald Dahl, Stephen King, Rumer Godden, D H Lawrence, Cormac McCarthy, Paulo Coelho, Simon Winchester and more, yes even more. I'm a book addict.

Nothing ever stays the same.

To thine ownself be true.

Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.