I'm a professional woman with a great job, loving family and friends, and a happy life, with room for a loving man. I love the simpler things in life ~ time with friends over good food and drink, movies, concerts, hanging out at home, bringing a book to the beach, weekend getaways, and the occasional dress-up event all bring me joy. I'm looking for a man who has great appreciation for joy, a man who can live-love-laugh with every fiber of his being, and still be able to enjoy private time with me. My tastes are pretty eclectic. I like most music (not so much with the head-banging stuff), art, food, and dogs. I love jeans and sneakers, but I can clean up real nice. I love to cook and host dinner parties for small gatherings of good friends. I love a good conversation. I love noticing what makes people passionate; passion is something most people should have an abundance of, because passion is life itself. I'm financially responsible, with a good work ethic. I say please and thank you a lot. I smile and say good morning on my way to work, especially if it's a bad weather day. I like a sharp mind, not a sharp tongue. I admire kindness and strength together.I'm single, no kids. It's fine if you have children, as long as it isn't going to cause a huge problem for you to date. At our age, every life has some drama, some baggage, some regrets. After years of taking care of my ailing father until he passed last year, I am at a point where I am ready to begin anew. My drama is minimal, my baggage is light, and my regrets are in the past. I'm ready to look forward. :o)