Nature surrounds and inspires my life: poetry, pottery, textiles, pets. Poetry my passion, the arts my hobbies, pets my preoccupation! Born and brought up in Edinburgh, teens in London, lived in Switzerland and Hong Kong before settling in Australia many moons ago. Part of a poetry appreciation group nr Melbourne for 20 years ... and really miss it. Submitted poetry, short fiction and feature articles w relative success; last year completed online poetry course w Oxford University Continuing Education. Taking a new direction this year with online studies in small animal care. What next?