I love this post. Thanks Sabine.
I am -- wow, this is not necessarily easy. Where do I start.
I am Irish.
I am a musician.
I am a Capricorn.
I drink gallons of Lyons Irish tea.
I am a recovering alcoholic-- last drink 4/26/2001.
I teach music.
I love foreign films - especially directed by Ingmar Bergman or Krystof Kieslowski.
I cant swim.
I hate stryofoam- I think it should be banned - especially those little bubbles.
My favorite author is Elizabeth George.
My favorite TV series ever were The Wire, Breaking Bad, The West Wing.
I work as a porter in a residential building in NY and want to leave but some fear has me still there.
Never married but have a partner.
I love hiking.
Trying desperately to quit cigarettes.
Favorite actors , Daniel Day lewis, Ralph Fiennes, Joacquin Phoenix.
Female -- Meryll Streep, Kristin Scott Thomas.
I have a horribly sweet tooth, especially anything that has marzipan.
That's it.

good question!
I am happily single, 59 years old case manager of a charity organization. I am a Christian, very involved in church. I have two adult sons. (no grand children) heartbreaking, I know. I am a musician. I'm active in my community: neighborhood watch, mentor program, and some historical programs. I love the computer, love to read and write. I'm addicted to old tv shows: everybody loves raymond, martin, frasier, golden girls, I don't drink, but do smoke, which I'm working on slowing down. I have quite a few friends, and we talk or go places together. I was married a long, long time ago. I am currently not dating anyone. I'm learning by the time we get my age, most of us have so many issues, it's really difficult to blend. ha ha. that is all I can think of for now.

What a neat thread..let's see...I am:

a proud aunt
a sister
a friend
a widow for 38 years
mortgage settlement agent
social drinker
a fan of old TV shows
a Virgo
an ex-smoker for 12 years

On a side note Sabine, my nephew is developmentally disabled - God bless people like you!

This is fun!! I am:
a wife
a mother
a sister
66 years old
retired
ex-smoker....14 months
a full timer....(live in a large 5th wheel)
a camp ground host
a fisherman
a leo
a music lover ( all kinds)
a tea drinker
losing weight
and working to be a reformed gambler!!

I'm In..........

I am French, German and Polish
I am extremely inquisitive
I am a professional contractor
I am retired, for now
I am 5'5" and 125 lbs.
I love to cook and presentation is key
I love to travel but haven't been out of the US enough
I am single, for now, two years
I have no children but love them and act like one whenever possible
I love old movies, black and white preferably
I love Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Joan Crawford
I would have loved to been in love with George Brent
I love dressing up lady like
I like hunting and fishing
I love being outdoors amongst the trees and in awe of nature
I am extremely analytical
I taught myself one tune on the piano recently "in the good old
summer time, chords and all
I am an organizational nutcase
I believe in treating others as I would like to be treated
I am a very generous tipper
I would love to be in a stage play, not singing
I am a very good driver but used to "like" speeding tickets
I love college and could be a full time student
I have taught myself a few 'careers' besides being educated
I am about as loyal as anyone can get
I have some rather old world values and morals
I am totally addicted to this site lately.

and
I just love this, it is FUN and I just love everybody here !!

This is nice, thank you so much!

I'm a father, my son is the world to me. He's got learning disabilities and that's been very tough on me.

I'm an extremely devoted husband, to my second wife. We've been married about 7 1/2 years, together for almost 10.

I'm a taurus and so is my wife, we're 2 days apart on birthdays- 4/28 and 4/30.

I'm 3/4 Italian and 1/4 Irish. Makes things fun...let's leave it at that.

I'm a fireman and a government executive, also making things fun and leaving that there too.

I was blessed with an awesome upbringing and a great education. 12 year Catholic school veteran and private college- pray for me! Probably the only thing that works in my favor in the realm we share.

I'm a bit of an old soul, prefer Sinatra to pretty much any music of today, but can appreciate all and a big Lady Gaga fan. Probably a connection there, but I'll leave that alone as well.

I'll delve into worldview- Kennedy Democrat best describes me (see Sinatra above for historical perspective). I don't believe anyone should go without because someone is denying them the chance.

I think that's probably enough for now, thanks again!
Jay

Wow...it is great reading about all of y'all. Here is mine:

I am 52 years young,
I am a mother and proud Grandmother of an amazing grandson
I am a daughter, that tries hard to help my parents
I am a loyal sister
I am an aunt
I am a student...working on my second Bachelor's degree
I am single - don't like to say divorced, I feel you are either married or single
I am not currently dating
I love, love the beach
I drink too much Coke
I am a Gemini
I don't smoke
I am a Christian
I love SHOES
I want to do stand-up comedy before I die
I don't like to clean my house!

Thanks Sabine. Here goes,
Hi, My name is Cheryl. You can call me Cher or Cherie
I'm almost 53 years old. A Taurus.
I live in Northern Minnesota "It's sure bin a long cold winter, eh?"
I'm Swedish, English & ??
I'm the mother of one child, My son Timothy (Tim) is 21.
I'm happily married for 25 years to Thomas (Thom). He is 64.
My mother died at age 53 in 1990. From accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. I was devastated & I miss her every day!
My Dad is 76. Has lung cancer and C.O.P.D. Please quit smoking!
My step Mom is 55 and she has terminal cancer. :( So sad!
I absolutely LOVE all animals. I have 2 shelter cats Sophie and Totter and 1 wiener dog, Abby she is 11 and totally blind.
I never kill spiders. Catch and release works for me.
I love to go fishing, boating & swimming. Any thing by water.
I love campfires & smores.
I was very active with the boy scouts. My son made it to eagle. Then he fell hard out of the nest. I love him so much! Breaks my heart.
I'm trying to lose weight. I belong to TOPS.
I'm an alcoholic. I quit drinking in 1991 & never relapsed.
I quit smoking in 1988 after 4 years of smoking.
I recently joined Al-Anon and It's great!
I am a Certified Dietary Manager and I work in a correctional facility for boys ages 11-21. I've worked at this job 15 years. I need a change. I'm looking for a new job. I want to move to southern MN.
I love music of all kinds.
I love watching movies.
I'm an all day & night coffee drinker.
I LOVE chocolate.
I spend too much time on the computer / internet.
I don't own a smart phone and I don't want one.
I am very interested in politics.
I am a night owl.
I get migraine head aches.
I'm a procrastinator.
I have a good sense of humor & I love to laugh.
I'm so happy to have found this D.S. group for support and love!
Hugs to all! Cher

I love all these so much!
thank you for sharing everyone!
:)

These are all great!! Thanks everyone for sharing! I love it!

I have to add two things that I missed. Family is very important to me!

I am a big sister. My brother Grant is nine years younger.
Grant lives with Tasha and they are engaged and have one child.
I am an Auntie. My Nephew is Kian and he just turned 5.

What a wonderful thread!

I am Canadian
I am a mother of 3 very unique and wonderful daughters
I am a Program Support Teacher with the Catholic School Board
I am a Pisces
I am divorced but have reconciled with my ex husband
I am a dog lover (have an adorable multipoo)
I am currently off on disability from a motorcycle accident
I am a sister (my brother died six years ago of a drug overdose)
I am an orphan (my fantastic, amazing parents both died of lung cancer within the past four yearsagain STOP SMOKING)
I enjoy coffee first thing in the morning
I enjoy a glass of wine
My favourite author is Joseph Conrad (Heart of Darkness)
I love reading
I am a golfer
I enjoy the game of chess
I love the water and boating
I have a hard time relaxing and am always on the go
I value my friendships tremendously
I love learning new things

Thank you for the opportunity to share and learn more about my D.S. family