grendle51

I am a retired educator of special needs kids. I've taught in CT., VA., and ME....grades 4-12...in public, private, parochial, and boarding schools. My three favorite hobbies are 1) music- listening to most genres and studying various stringed instruments including guitars, banjo, Ukrainian bandura, Egyptian oud and Appalachian dulcimer 2) Dogs and all animals...I've had dogs my entire life and have owned a pet store that included exotic animals 3) Wood-working...making book shelves, coffee tables, etc.