I filled this out once and it disappeared... Trying again.
I am a curious, compassionate, complex woman who enjoys her own company most of the time. My childhood and adolescent fantasies were more about adventure, selfless service, and/or awesome lovemaking and dancing in sync with a great dance partner, than they were about weddings or babies or raising a family, so i guess I've always danced to a different drummer. I came close to marrying several times, but something always seem to come up for me, or my to be.

These days I still aspire to selfless service, locally or abroad and my hormones don't distract me as much. But I look forward to sharing some good lovemaking with the right partner and hopefully one that will last.
Hard to fit all of my desires into this life, with work, self care and maintaining a home. I realize it's a tall order but ideally I would like to find a man I can share true deep soul intimacy with, a man who has semi-compatible aspirations and interests. A man with young children or grandchildren would be a plus, as this might fill in the gaps of what I missed by not raising children. Guess I am appreciating family bonds more after caring for my Alzheimer's mom alone for 15 months. It helped me look deeper at what may have been running some of my life choices.

My friendships have long been based more upon common interests and activities then about spending time with a particular person, but that seems to be changing too. I had such a passionate curious mind about everything life had to offer, that I didn't have much time left for those who didn't share my interests.

Streamlining everything. Moving into my studio garage apartment and renting out my house, or possibly selling the house if it seems like the thing to do. I host filmmakers, musicians and participants for SXSW, and other Austin events and have fun doing it. It get to see Austin through new eyes each time. I'd like to increase my Kunadilini Yoga training and am always looking for ways to expand my massage and bodywork skills. I yearn for the time to be able to take some art, writing, or acting classes. I enjoy all forms of artistic expression, including improvisation.
I would also like to garden more but don't want to do it alone. Too much work for one person, and not as enjoyable. I want to live more sustainably.

Laughing. I have a great sense of humor. At times I've had to guard against it being taken advantage of.
I tend to see and appreciate the less obvious, deeper connections and meaning in life's many blessings and challenges, more the most anyway.
Giving great massages, creative cooking or raw food preparation with out a recipe, I love dancing, and improvising through life's challenges.
I am good at encouraging others towards their goals and dreams.
Helping people feel at ease with themselves, although there are some folks I seem to make nervous.

My eyes, my smile, my silvery grey hair and how perceptive I am.

I'd like to read more great fiction, as I love good storytelling and have an active imagination, but I'm so kin-esthetic, it's hard to sit still for long periods of time. I also tend to fall asleep if I read too long. I have hundreds of books which I am in process of downsizing. I rarely read anything front to back. Most of my books are spiritual, esoteric, holistic health, massage or alternative health reference, self help, theology, eastern yoga philosophy. I enjoy poetry and listening to others talk about books they read.

I tend to like the less main stream movies over box office hits. I like movies that make me think, laugh or cry, especially if they open me and other towards greater understanding or compassion. But enjoy a good slapstick, action, thriller, or children's movie too.

A few favorite movies that come to mind:
Life of Pi, Crash, My Dinner with Andre, Fantastic Planet, Anna and the King, Shawshank Redemption, Slum Dog Millionaire, Amadeus, Simon Birch, Deer Hunter, Long Green Mile, Fried Green Tomatoes, Avatar, Jackie Brown, Die Hard, Sliding Doors, Happy Accidents, Bull Durham. Thelma and Louise, Terminator, Forest Gump, Happy Feet, Shrek, Jungle Book, Finding Nemo. Princess Bride, Lord of the Rings, Merlin, some scenes in Death at a Funeral and even in Pet Detective made me laugh till I cried.
I also love well executed expose' or historical documentaries. I often watch KLRU, Ted Talks and Nature and travel shows.

Music wise: I love poetic lyrics with trippy, haunting or eclectic tunes. Not much into country.
I also like music I can dance to.. world beat, fusion. rock and roll, blues, reggae etc. or do yoga or massage to, ie new age music.
Concerts: Bruce Springsteen was by far the best concert I've ever seen, and I saw him 5 times! He kind of spoiled me for concerts, but John Prine was great fun in college.

I got tired of buying CD.s and am happy to listen to KLRU, and Pandora. It's easier, cheaper and less confusing then choosing what to play myself. Technology challenged but want to learn more.

Beyond the obvious 6:
Air, Water, Food, Sleep, Exercise, Relationship, Clothing/Shelter
1. CLEAN air and water
2. HEALTHY organic humanely raised food with vegetarian vent
3. GOOD sleep,
4. WALKS in Nature, Dance, Mediation/Yoga, swimming, bicycling, Beauty
5. FUNCTIONAL relationships,
6. Comfortable and sustainable clothes and shelter.
7. MY IPHONE AND COMPUTER!!!!

Life's mysteries

Lately I've been working, but my schedule is semi flexible
I go with what I'm in the mood for...
Yoga class, a walk, a good play, Frontera Fest, Adult Storytelling, a good lecture, KLRU, TED Talks, a good movie out or at home, listening to great singer songwriters, dinner, dancing or games with friends, (Swing or ballrooom is great, but really don't care for two steppin'. Sorry, it's just too confining and rigid for this free style dancer..

I'm really good at concealing my occasional menopausal blemishes!

you think we might enjoy a movie or meeting, and you're fairly confident you can make me laugh or expand my mind in some way. (Both tend to arouse and keep my interest, attraction and affection for a man)
You take good care of yourself physically. Not into self imposed illnesses. Inherited ones are acceptable.
You're reasonably happy and content with your life and want to co-creatively share and expand it with a woman whose love flows easily and deeply.
You're financially stable. You don't have to be rich, just stable and sustainable. Of course, if you are rich, don't let that stop you from contacting me. A rich man who uses his wealth to create positive change or to empower others would be great!