I worked all the time and raised five kids and seemed to be on the road all the time or at work. Now they are all grown and I have had some serious health issues and I can stay home if I want. I enjoy my sewing time and being alone is not a problem. The people I associated with during my working years do not quilt or sew. I do belong to a quilt guild and enjoy it tremendously and I really enjoy the company of this quilting board as well as one of my daughters who has become quite an accomplished quilter. Wish she lived closer. We do communicate by phone and e-mail though so keep up with what each of us is doing.