Being a grandson of a winedealer, I am very thankful for having grown up with love for nice food, with a good wine and if possible topped by a fine cigar.

I can hardly imagine a life without reading. Apart from the daily news I keep treasuring a curiosity for history mainly in its connection to todays way of life.
My love for language and languages is not limited by using it for communication but also as source of different cultures. I enjoy letting my thoughts fly away while reading a book.

A controversial discussion is always a pleasure, perfected if accompanied by a cigar and a drink. Evenings and nights easily becoming short…

A day without a good laugh is a lost day. Humor has always been a good mate to me.