Animal lover, earth lover, holistic, political, belly-laugher, lifelong learner, striving for cleaner living and cleaner eating and a healthy and strong body, mind and spirit. An artistic soul, intuitive, grounded, spiritual, sensual, soft-hearted, strong-minded, powerful, present. Love art and culture, museums, architecture, travel and adventure. Also, the satisfied sigh at the end of a day well spent and the anticipation of a peaceful evening.

I prefer alternative medicine, alternative philosophies, and an organic outlook. New Thought and Metaphysics. Fascinated by people. I love to spend a warm day outdoors by the water (any water) with the sun on my face and a good book, watching and listening. Summer skies at dusk and geese flying overhead take my breath away. Always have my camera.

Lived and traveled in Europe, and want to experience all the continents. Once a traveler, always a traveler ....

Childhood fantasies were: to be Dr. Doolittle and "talk to the animals, walk with the animals," and to live on a horse farm. Ah, to be young (Oh, well, not so much anymore!).

My heart's desire is to heal. I strive for purpose, to make a contribution, and to have an effect on others and the world.

I am in transition, reinventing myself, once again searching for, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" The corporate world is less and less appealing over time as I'm drawn more and more to holistic health, spirituality, metaphysics, mysticism, nutrition and body work.

My first career was in counseling and Social Work, and I feel called back to service in some way. More will be revealed!

Everyday I strive to be in the moment, to be available, to be realigned with my passion and purpose. To laugh, to heal myself and others, to make a difference and have an effect on everyone I meet.

reading people, caring for others (both human and animal), creating beauty, planning events, remembering faces, navigating, finding my way, giving comfort, helping others find direction, laughing, details, articulating, discerning, negotiating, research, designing, reading out loud, solving problems, organizing others, brainstorming.

I am petite with big green eyes and a big personality. I SEE you. I listen. I touch.

(Later on it's, "You look so young for your age!" and " You have such tiny feet!")

Also, I am sometimes shy at first. And like a small flame that grows into a roaring fire and settles into glowing embers, with the right kindling I warm quickly.

My taste in all things is eclectic. I am a voracious reader of almost anything I can get my hands on, which is not always possible in my sometimes busy life. I love mystery, drama, non-fiction, history and historical fiction and non-fiction and even the occasional trashy novel. I just finished "When Gods Die." Working on "Radical Forgiveness." Some of my most well-worn books are used regularly and remind me of my hopes, desires and values. Others are for pure pleasure. I still remember a favorite book of my early teens "Katherine." My voracity comes both from the pleasure of being absorbed in story and character as well as the hunger and thirst to KNOW and to LEARN.

I enjoy character and plot driven movies and historical and costume dramas. I was as enchanted by last year's WallE as I am by some of the classics, including Guess who's Coming to Dinner and To Sir With Love, and musicals like Oklahoma. I was blown away by Revolutionary Road a couple of weeks ago and moved to tears by Earth.

I don't own much music. Rock, jazz, blues, classical, country, alternative - it's all ok with me. I'm a sucker for the oldies. I love piano and saxophone.

I've had foods from many cultures and countries, and it's almost all fine with me. Well-prepared, tasteful and organic are my preferences now. I celebrate the origins of food as much as the food itself. Did you know we can change the molecular structure of food and drink by appreciating it and expressing our gratitude? Fascinating.

books, and anything else in print, and my reading glasses

my camera

technology (you know, my cell, laptop and mobile broadband)

a bathtub

and, of course, Jesse, my cat

Also, NPR (essential!) and sunshine.

Touching Others and Creating Joy

Also -
Obama , - WOW!!! I am enthralled by his powerful presence, groundedness and faith. Did you know we are drawn to those whose traits we recognize in ourselves, both those we esteem and those we judge? We are each others' mirrors.

Can this country, now, create peace in this world?

How do I get out of my own way?

Why people do what they do?

How do they get the toothpaste in the tube anyway?!?

What am I called to do? What does that expression look like? What is my purpose?

Why do people litter?!? I just don't get it!!!

What are we going to do about the polar bears?

WHY CAN'T WE ALL GET ALONG?!?!?

reflecting on the week and thinking about the weekend.

To clarify, I'm very active all through the week and the weekend, so Friday night isn't particularly special in my life right now. I may be out taking a class, at a women's circle, out with friends, having dinner, at a bookstore, on a drive, shooting photos, at a movie, practicing Reiki or other bodywork, or any number of other things. Actually, often Fridays are quiet after a week of work and play.

I honk for squirrels in the road. And I always stop to help an injured animal.

you are authentic, honest, genuine, kind, gentle, loving, flexible, secure, passionate, peaceful. Willing to work through breakdowns. Committed to growth and development; a work in progress. Cares about the earth and the world. Loves animals.

Ideally, I want laughter, conversation, comfortable silence. To finish each other's sentences. To fit together; two peas in a pod, two halves of a whole. AND, two whole people in and of themselves. To challenge each other. And support each other.

In a relationship, my needs are for love, courtesy, support, fairness, consideration, abundance and fun. And you?

Also, although it is certainly not essential, it helps if you have some knowledge of and a familiarity with Judaism. While I'm much more spiritual (and practicing New Thought these days) than I am traditional in my present life, it is my ancestry, culture and heritage and a part of what makes me who I am.

Bonus Points if you think I'm enchanting and you make my toes curl!!!