Bmoreinis, 64

I've got a huge Giant Alaskan Malamute who is only inside to lie at my feet for a few hours, otherwise outside in all weather - never sleeps inside. I'm a somewhat spiritual person, an intellectual. I play piano and have a Steinway baby grand. Beauty and peace is very important to me at home. So is community ... I greatly appreciate having others to cook with, but need to be in control of when I get quiet alone time. I cannot abide the sound of television watching in public rooms.