Loner - hermit - recluse .... all those descriptions fit me. I enjoy being with people but have been hurt too many times so I now stay away from people who have the capacity to hurt me. Cowardly? I think not. I prefer to call it self-preservation and my time quilting fills a void. I enjoy this board as you can voice an opinion and be heard (read) and others comment on what you had to say without being rude, mean and uncaring ............ I appreciate you all!