I am a retired computer specialist and live with my two dogs, Ludwig & Leonore, my Persian cat Sassy, and myQuaker parrot Sammy in Asheville, NC.   I am interested in music, art, plants, animals, the out-of-doors, good food, cooking & baking, candy-making, train travel. 

I have lived in California 30 years, Phoenix, 12 years, Europe 5  years, Boston 4 years, Asheville 6 1/2 years.  Was born in Iowa & lived several years in Pennsylvania.

I have decided to sell my house and move back to the west coast.  I am looking at Portland, Oregon.  I need enough ground to have tulips, iris, peonies, roses, tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, & mums.  Would like some shrubs also: lilacs, red-tipped photinnias, daphne, clethra, hydrangea.  Have decided to buy my fruit & veg at the local farmer's markets --- except maybe I will have rhubarb & a few berries.  I need a place with space for my animals & access to public transportation.  I do drive as little as possible so also need a garage.