As you read this I am off to Beijing for a year of recovery and discovery. That doesn't mean that I don't want you to write. I do. What a wonderful opportunity to share life. Friends tell me that I am so brave to be heading to China for a year. The way I look at it, once given the opportunity, not going wasn't an option. The door opened and I walked through it. Is that brave? I am recovering from both a surprise ending to a 29 year marriage and the death of my father just months later. The wonderful thing - I'm doing great. I am a happy person who has decided to see how adversity can make me stronger, braver, smarter, and wiser. I am a loving and caring friend. In return I have discovered just how loving and caring my friends can be when I really needed them. I love to dance, watch offbeat movies,read and discuss books,write and learn new things. My two grown children are the light of my life. Judaism is a part of my spiritual life (Don't mean to sound too "Santa Fe") but mostly serves my need for community.

Intelligent, Loyal, Optimistic, Outgoing

Art Appreciation, Concerts, Cooking/Baking, Hanging out with friends, Intimate Conversation, Music Listening

Bird, Cat, Dog, Fish

Blues, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, R and B, Reggae, World Music

American, Chinese, Deli, Ethiopian, Indian, Italian, Jewish Style, Middle Eastern, Thai

English

I am looking for a man who is honest, willing to take a risk (Hey, if you write to a woman in China, you must be a little bold. He must be balanced between work and play, politically aware (liberal) and family oriented. Romance can be many things - sharing what's important to you, quiet evenings by the fire, flowers, reading the Sunday NY Times together (in bed all the better), sharing a scoop of ice cream. Can you dress up as well as dress down?