Someone once told me that character is ultimately defined by all the countless little acts and decisions we've made throughout our lives. Our history. Thus let my history speak for itself. I have been the responsible, dedicated, self-disciplined and loving single parent to 3 sons for the past 2 decades. We struggled while I pursued a professional degree in a field I never particularly cared for. It was a practical choice and has paid the bills. Idealism gave way to realities. I've known poverty and comfort. That has given me perspective and depth. The years flew by quickly and have wished I'd had more time to enjoy the children while they were young. Now, while there is still time left, it would be nice to meet someone to enjoy life with. I'd like to meet someone who becomes a best friend, comfortable to be around, that someday I couldn't imagine not having at my side. I've lots of interests: music, politics, arts, science, nature, medicine, literature, but more inclined toward the aesthetic side of life: beauty, be it found in nature or art. I excel at the domestic arts; creating a lovely peaceful home and garden that is a respite from the world, entertaining guests. I'm an extrovert, social and don't prefer the company of introverts who have a need to limit access to themselves and need lots of personal space. I prefer reason to emotion and science to superstition. I'm 50% risk taker, explorer, adventurer, who gets reined in my the 50% practical side of myself. I'm intense and passionate about my interests and will devote myself single-mindedly to a pursuit to see it through. Humor, and being able to laugh at myself has gotten me through the tough times. I'm an optimist and believe that positive thinking has a profound effect on our outlook and our mood. I don't enjoy people with negative, pessimistic, and victim attitudes. We get back exactly what we put out there.

Pursuing ongoing goals and projects, spent most of my life influenced by a strong work ethic and trying now to find some balance with more leisure (What's that?). Like to feel productive. You can help me here-to play a little more.

Everything I've set my mind to. Having to wear many hats, I've learned to fix nearly everything. I own: cookbooks, construction/design books, garden books, self-awareness books, science and medical journals, chain saw, miter saw, nail gun, table saw, every imaginable tool and gardening implement. I can build as well as a lot of carpenters- but it's just a hobby. I also own a bike, tennis racket, racket ball racket, bike. I have a tent and sleeping bag but camping is not high on my list of favorite things to do. As beautiful as this area is for hiking, after years of it, I prefer to get my exercise at a little faster pace like biking, dancing.

The Power of Now, The Four Agreements, Think and Grow Rich, As a Man Thinketh, The Greatest Salesman, If I'd Known Then What I Know Now,
The Power of Myth, A World of Ideas, too many others to list.

science, medicine, technology, great minds, books, music, art, family, friends

the future

At work or contemplating my next project.

If your idea of a night out is dancing to live rhythm and blues at a nightclub
If you like are a detective, academic, engineer, scientist
If you like seafood and the Asian Bistro in Fairhaven
If you are intelligent and have a sense of humor
You should not message me if you like hiking, camping, fishing and motorcycles, spectator sports