One of my favorite quotes: "It's what we do with the time we're given." - Tolkein/LOTR

I am a parent, friend, freckled, listener, singer (never the "right" lyrics), runner, reader, dancer, writer, painter .... I enjoy growing things (plants and children)...I love great conversation, politics, healthy debate and people and writer's who are adept at turning a clever phrase.....these are a few of my favorite things.

High Energy, Intelligent, Laid-back, Loyal, Optimistic, Quiet, Witty

Art Appreciation, Concerts, Cooking/Baking, Intimate Conversation, Movies, Museums, Music Listening, Music Playing/Singing, Reading, Surfing the Web, Television, Wine Tasting

Drawing/Painting, Gardening, Jogging/Running, Photography, Theater, Travel, Walking, Working out

Bird, Cat, Dog, Fish, Horse

Dog

Blues, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, Jazz, Operas, Pop, R and B, Rock

American, Deli, Italian, Jewish Style, Pizza, Seafood

English

I look forward to time shared in friendship, dating and mutual interests.....a great first date that leads to a second, and so on...

Things that are important to me in friendships and relationships include a kindness, a sense of humor/wit, honestly, loyalty, integrity, passion and a desire to savor the moment, an adventurous spirit, open mindedness, creativity of thought, and an optimistic approach to life. I offer the same.

The picture in my profile is accurate, and was taken in May 2012....well, actually, I may be about 3 lbs. lighter than I was then ;)