I'm a dream-girl, tough to sum up any other way.

Preppy, and sexy, sophisticated, somewhat down-to-Earth, a multi-facetted lady, sparkling and polished. A bit of a chameleon, adapting to my interests and surroundings: a little reserved at times; intellectually curious; spontaneously affectionate.

California is home, born and raised. Working within the Design Industry keeps me busy. Relish days I am able to get outside and do things: sit at bistros, travel, hike, attend Jazz nights at the LACMA, explore the city, enjoy a day by the ocean, visit Silverlake Dog Park with my Boston Terrier.

Often described as "sweet" and "thoughtful" (though I also hear luminous and enchanting, which is humorous to me). I enjoy cultivating new interests and meeting people; keep well-informed and have a broad perspective. I am a true product of my environment, able to effortlessly navigate through complex social situations, share a quiet day at home, or hike/travel to new places.

Here to connect with people outside my usual social circle, who have similar interests. I'm best with a confident, affectionate man, who will take the lead, and feels I would complete his active lifestyle. I was married for twelve years - I'm very experienced and tough to catch.

Life has presented me with many extraordinary experiences for which I am thankful for.

I love animals, worked for a vet hospital - quite some time ago. After several years of waiting, I adopted a rescued Boston Terrier puppy in September.

I'm wired to please - multi-talented, intuitively anticipate needs and put best face forward for the well-being of those around me.

Working within the design industry, close network of friends, volunteer when time allows

Passionate about Aesthetics and mastering them; good at most anything that requires dexterity, taste and imagination.

How "young" I look, people assume I am ten years younger - not as much of a blessing as you'd think, I want to have relationships with people my own age who live life fully, with balance.

A few favorite things: Gravity's Rainbow, Ayn Rand, Alfred Tarski, Shakespeare, Carl Jung, Arthur Schopenhauer; Jazz/Standards, EBM, Indie, Post Punk, Classical; Terry Gilliam, Ridley Scott, Stanley Kubrick; Anderson Cooper, The Colbert Report, anything by Aaron Sorkin; French cuisine, roast quail, good wine with dinner, champagne with linden-flower, espresso at breakfast; growing heirloom roses and sage; miss living near the ocean - the fog in winter, and laughing when the tide catches me; hiking in the mountains and the desert during Spring or Autumn; watching meteor showers from a hot-spring, celebrating holidays.

In no particular order:
*Frequent Affection
*Puppies
*Technology: creating with, and accessing: music, films, and photos)
*Art/Aesthetics
*Southern California (specifically: Encinitas/Solana Beach, and all the other wonderful beach towns from Summerland to LaJolla)

*The sixth thing: will leave open to possibility

If you read my profile, there is little I don't think about.

Very busy or asleep.

I think it would be wonderful to be a step-mom one day.

You think we have a lot in common