As for me: I am in my fifties, single (always have been), of German and Finnish Heritage, but do not speak either language. For those who know, I'm in a small group in the U.S. with Marfan Syndrome (a hereditary connective tissue disorder) which has resulted in some repair work giving me an artificial aortic valve and aortic plumbing in more than one section now. Also, continuing eye problems such as spontaniously detached lens in both eyes and thus various vision difficulties including now no sight in lesft eye and AMD in right eye.

I have aquired the responsibility of this and other Web Sites here through Lutherans Online for St.Jacobi and for two of it's related youth and community groups. So, that takes what's left of any spare time for the momment after work.

I share time with my mom each day. She appreciates the help as there are limitations in what she is able to do, due to disability and age.

This is done while giving time to leadership in the Church, to a youth and a community group connected to the Church, and a housing Co-op.

Let's not forget the full time job. That, makes it possible to do the volunteer work and support a (growing) group of medical practicitioners watching out for my health. Remenber the mention of Marfan's.

I used to have several hobbies. I don't seem to average but a few minutes of time for them now each month. Although, I can manage a little more time each month to indulge myself in railfanning - that will be explained to the uninitiated in the future through the NEWSLETTER Page.