I was born just before President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Much has changed over the years, sadly not for the best. We at least can say that we have lived in the best of times. Life has been much easier in this period of time than any other in the past. Speaking of the past, studying history for just the love of what it teaches, has always been a passion of mine. I do not hold a degree in it, I am self taught. Searching for the truth is like solving a wonderful mystery. I am from the Southeast USA. I love having pets but am going without for the first time in my life. The added expense doesn't seem to be a logical thing to do knowing what the future holds economically for the world. (place sad face here). Never fear though,, we shall persevere.