I like to make things that make me happy. Making things and the things I make both make me happy in different ways, but neither deserves any less care or attention. Maps are really great and are a passion of mine, especially older ones. Cartography is a passion of mine and one make a map of every and anything! Books are something I enjoy as well. I read what I enjoy and that is a little bit of everything and anything and that leads to quite a lot of reading! I enjoy chess recreationally and I must admit that I am not nearly as avid with such as I was in my youth, of course that is mostly because I know of no one to play with. It is a pity, but that makes the little games here and there all the more special. As far as weather, nothing beats a fresh fall breeze and a looming winter on the horizon.