About Valerie...
I live outside of a small town, Middlebury, in the state of Indiana in the United States. I enjoy mysteries and puzzles of any type. I like listening to many different types of music including rock and roll, pop, Christian rock, and country. I enjoy traveling and seeing new sights and places.
When I was in college my boyfriend and I did a lot of hitchhiking to different places in the USA. It was a very interesting experience. I am retired from the American Red Cross but work part-time in an office.
I love trees, dragonflies, peacocks, owls, and hot air balloons. I enjoy visiting botanical gardens, the seashore, and lighthouses. I also studied cartography (map making) and enjoy seeing maps of different countries.
I believe that everyone has a unique place in this world and especially enjoy meeting and talking with people who do not fit into a specific mold.
I have been told that I am someone people do not forget. I am not sure if that is a good thing or not.
One saying I like is
"What we see depends mainly on what we look for."
I have collected postcards since I was young and would enjoy any kind of postcard you would like to send me. If you happen to have a Red Cross postcard from your country, that would be great.
I hope that this year, 2023, is a wonderful year for you. Prayers for your health and safety in these unusual times. Prayers for world peace and love for all mankind.