I am a mother of three grown children. Empty nest. I am a self employed artist and love what I do. I produce my work to sell, and teach kids in inner city schools in Philly, adult enrichment classes, college, senior citizens, and am a residency artist in PA and NJ. I am so fortunate to do what I love for a living, though I have to be OK with relative poverty!

I am very feminine, curvy but muscular. I am a bit of a tomboy in that I don't mind getting dirty and sweaty, own power tools and am not afraid to use them. I love growing my own food, cooking and eating outdoors, hiking, camping, canoeing, just touching nature any way I can. The earth recharges my battery. Though dining out and a nice 5 star hotel works fine, too.

I enjoy live arts: blues, folk, bluegrass, roots music,classical, and the theater and live comedy.

I believe spirituality is how you live your life and what you think. Not what church you belong to. We are all one family of earthlings. I have no time for racial and religious divisions.

Humor is an absolute must for me in a relationship. It is an aphrodisiac. A witty, intelligent sense of humor in a man is such a turn on. Don't try to be funny. No clowns wanted. Be yourself, and make me laugh and I'm all over you!

The kids are grown, I am doing what I always wanted to do for work, and now I have time to focus on evolving. I am in the process of figuring out ways to better my career...and wondering if the economy can support it. I also have more time to play. I just need to find someone who has the same interests as me, and can inspire me to find more interests. Playmate wanted.

I am a great cook. Wouldn't mind finding a man who also loves to cook.

I teach my craft (pottery), because I like to spread the love. Clay is so approachable, and everyone needs to feel their creative potential, which I have been told I am good at inspiring in people. It is what I have to give to the world, and I love doing it.

People usually comment on my smile, which I am free with.

I have a very eclectic taste in books, so it is hard to say what I find to be my favorites. Coyote Blue, an absolutely zany book is one I have often passed on to people who need to laugh.

I will go see anything at the theater, independent films are treasures.

Blues and folk music are my favorites, but I also like live jazz, bluegrass, roots music, classical, and have been to many a rock concert in my day. Long, long ago.

I enjoy all foods, and do lots of experimenting with ethnic foods and veggie dishes with whole grains when I'm cooking. The body's a temple and all that.

Laughter, my children, , gratitude, access to nature, my sight (though I guess I would have to, huh?), the freedoms we enjoy in this country

What direction I'm going in for the second half of my life. Is this on line dating thing worth the effort.

Typical, or what I'd rather be doing? I actually prefer to chill on Friday nights. An early meal with a friend or my kids, or rent a movie, pour some wine, with or without company. The rest of the weekend I have more energy for socializing.

What, are you kidding?

...you like to laugh, feel soulfully connected, and if you value trust most in an intimate relationship. If you are left of center politically, live lightly on the planet, and enjoy the outdoors. No smokers or those "trying to quit". No heavy drinkers or drug users, republicans or religious extremists.