Always learning and exploring, traveling, and looking how to make the most of every day. I've raised my kids now-- last one headed to college in August and put in lots of time with organizations that mean something to me. I can move in any direction now, literally and figuratively. :)

making people smile, finding joy in life in things big and small, giving advice and finding solutions, planning memorable events, going with the flow

Eyes, hair, smile

Way too much to list.....I have very eclectic tastes and am open to almost everything. Easier to list what I don't like:
Music-heavy metal, food-organ meats and chicken feet, movies- sci-fi

My passport, my phone, my wonderful friends, books, passion (in all its forms ;) and kissing

All epic loves start with a massive dose of lust. So perhaps this is number 7, or is it number 1?

why do most guys here engage in an email merry-go-round, instead of suggesting a date and working out a day and time to meet?

Nothing typical about a Friday night--I could be on a plane somewhere for a long weekend, out to dinner or a show or concert, or home relaxing, reading or taking a long bubble bath, depending on the week I've had or the weekend I have ahead.

I really don't like making the first move here, and if I viewed your profile and didn't send a message, it doesn't mean I wouldn't be interested--more likely, I read something that puts me outside your search parameters.

Oh, and I really do want to fall wildly in love again. But until that comes along, a relationship with chemistry and connection would be much appreciated :)

you're charismatic and confident (but not arrogant), but allow yourself to be vulnerable and wouldn't shy away from a little PDA; and

you're passionate in all areas of life, intelligent, interesting, optimistic, financially-secure, up for adventure, emotionally-open; and

you're looking for more than a one-night stand (or just a couple of them); and

you understand that those who label themselves (by virtue of their responses to questions here) as somewhat kinky or sexually open are not desperate or indiscriminate, but rather are trying to avoid sexual mis-matches, not seek random weird hook-ups, and

you are looking beyond just trying to satisfy your curiosity about "older women" (yes, I know I don't look my age, and am probably more active than most people half my age --can you keep up with me?-- but, seriously, a real relationship with a "twenty-something" is just not likely to work out (but thanks for the compliments). PS: Rule of thumb--even if we both agree age is just a number, if you would not be comfortable introducing me to your parents or hanging out with your friends with me, then it's too big an age difference!!!, and

you're willing to meet after a couple of emails (or even just 1), rather than engage in a long, drawn-out "getting to know you" online/phone relationship, which really won't matter if there's no chemistry in person (and we'll know if there's chemistry in the first ten minutes), and

you have an up-close, visible photo of your face somewhere in your profile (please don't make me ask for a photo and then have to say: "no, I don't think it's a good idea to meet after all"--let's face it, physical attraction is important, and I know what I like--and it's all about your face first, not your body, for me).

Preferably, all of the above. :) Oh, and also you understand life is just too short for games, drama, pessimism,etc, and the emphasis really should be simply to "live laugh love"!