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I have all the standard characteristics of a "good person." I am also full of apparent contradictions, like: Being both shy & outgoing; Sometimes gullible, sometimes cynical; Being rational, practical, & realistic but also a dreamer, a romantic, & a lover of all things wonderous & spiritual; and so on. All of this seems to fit together comfortably, most of the time. I believe in ESP, because I've experienced it. My spiritual beliefs are not conventional, and I respect the beliefs of others as I expect a potential match to respect mine. I feel strong bonds with animals and Nature, in general. I am still a "flower child" at heart. There are many things that I still want to do with my life and many things I'd like to do again. I am nervous about online matching. An interested man will need to be patient while I find my comfort zone. I’ve been a widow since March 2005. My marriage was special and I didn't expect to want to date again. But, I miss the company of a man who enjoys spending time with me. There is so much to do & experience that would be more enjoyable if it is shared with another person.

I put myself through undergraduate school while being a single mother, with very few resources. My undergraduate degree is in Fine Arts, with secondary learning in Philosophy & Religion; Psychology; and Asian Studies. A few years ago, I returned to school. I completed my coursework for a Masters in Psychology, but had to quit before my thesis was completed, in order to take care of my seriously ill husband until he died. During the past several years, I have been very active as a volunteer in nonprofit work, particularly with animal rescue. I currently work with MHMR individuals. I've lived long enough to have accomplished several things that I am proud of -- a part of getting older that pleases me. 

My ideal companion would be intelligent, compassionate, & thoughtful; laugh easily; have curiosity, a thirst for knowledge, & be comfortable with both learning from me & teaching me what he knows. He would genuinely love women -- I am not referring to his sexual orientation: a man who really loves & respects women would probably know what I am talking about. He would be creative; sure of himself, but not obnoxious about it; "in control" without being "controlling;" and be comfortable in a variety of situations. Not a "Bible-thumper" & not have racial/cultural/religious prejudices. I would find him attractive & he would know how to show me that he finds me attractive, too. He would be comfortable in his own masculinity, without a need to always be right or having a fear of expressing his feelings. This is a tall order, but I know it exists. I'm looking for a friend, first; someone with similar interests who wants a companion to share them with. I am not looking for marriage or an exclusive relationship. If anything more should happen, then this would be OK, but it isn't a goal for me. My goals are to put some wonderful things back into my life and to live my life as fully as I can. So, looking for a companion, my goal is to find someone who is on a similar quest and would believe that knowing me is as beneficial to him as it is to me.