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I read a lot. History, mostly. Main topics of interest include World War II, the Civil War, the history of the U.S. and Soviet space programs, and biographies. In general, I am interested in 20th century history so potentially I'll read anything about that. I also read a lot on baseball history and biographies; mostly stuff from the deadball era through the 1970's.

I like to listen to music. Sometimes in rare moments when it is quiet around the house I'll just lay on the couch, close my eyes, and play my music. I enjoy big band, some jazz, mid 60's to mid 70's tunes.

I enjoy genealogy and astronomy, although I go through phases on those. I'll put a lot of time and effort into them for awhile, and then take a break, before returning to them.

I don't really collect anything in particular, other than odds and ends. I have a china closet full of just things I've picked up here or there, or were gifted to me. Anything from a meteorite to Titanic coal to Civil War bullets to arrowheads to military patches. Just anything I find interesting.