I'm at peace with myself and my life - ready to meet the right guy. I appreciate intelligence, kindness, integrity, good humor, confidence, education and a sense of adventure. A man who sees a woman as a partner, a friend and a confidant is a prize! Sharing adventures with a happy, curious, resourceful guy would be lovely. Oh, and courteous driving says a great deal.

I listen well and carefully and appreciate the same. This holds true for affection - words, hugs and soft kisses are the currency of real connections.

I've had a pretty interesting life so far - not that much intimidates me. Not looking for drama, just adventure and genuine emotional connection. Life is too short to spend much time in front of the TV or wandering the aisles at WalMart - no, I'd rather spend it with you. Most things are just more fun and memorable with someone to share the experiences.

If you are into MB personality tests - I am an INTJ. What about you?

Building a new business, staying fit, becoming more compassionate, appreciating what I have, searching for someone really special...

Listening, making plans, research, vegetarian cooking, growing roses, laughing, reading on the elliptical without getting dizzy, scuba diving, learning how to do things on You Tube, hiking solo, geography, exploring, management.

David Carr (NYT), David Sedaris, Jeffrey Eugenides, Jack Johnson, Renee Fleming, The Office, In Treatment, Mary Carr, Indian, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Moroccan cuisines. No TV or cable @ home.

Love documentaries, indie films but not scary movies - they give me nightmares.

My friends and family (most, anyway)
NPR/KQED
Redwood forests
Sunshine and blue skies
Morning newspaper + coffee
Polar fleece
Writers/filmmakers/artists/musicians
My garden
My dog
Maps

The nuts and bolts of business, interesting dishes to cook, self-improvement, national and international politics, lightening my imprint on this planet, simplifying, ocean wonders, how to improve my intuition, my to-do list, whatever I am currently reading...

out on a date with Michael Kitchen or Gabriel Byrne!

I have my own chain saw but my heart races (and not in a good way) when I have to fill my tires.

You have a generous heart
You enjoy independent women
You vote
You are not a Republican
You are curious about life, nature, ideas...something!
You can tolerate change
You can fix my doorbell (OK, not important...)
You don't smoke or need hard drugs for fun
You are actually single and living separately from your ex
You think we might spark a romance!