I may come off a little shy at first, but I can also be the life of the party on occasion, and I love to laugh. I have a good sense of humor, though it can be "dry" at times. I'm either quaintly old-fashioned or hopelessly out of date, depending on your attitude.  I am loyal, honest (to a fault sometimes), have a strong moral compass though no religion.  I've been divorced for 12 years.

I'm not the high-heels and fake fingernails type - more the comfortable and practical type.  Very low maintenance, both financially and emotionally.  I value my alone times.

I like to go to the theater (especially live theater), watch TV, play games with friends, barbeque, cuddle, and do crosswords.  I'm more of a cat person than a dog person, though I love all animals (with the possible exception of sharks, spiders and crocodiles).

I like the mountains, forests, and the ocean, I prefer nature over the city.  Music is important to me. My religion (if it can be called that) is Rationalism (if they'll have me), I am an Atheist.

IF YOU CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO FILL OUT A COMPLETE PROFILE, DON'T WRITE ME. REALLY. EVEN IF YOU'VE NEVER SEEN SOMEONE SO BEAUTIFUL IN ALL YOUR LIFE.  I won't reply!  If you want money or a visa, don't write me. I will report scams, and block annoyances.  Please no Chain Mail, even if we are friends.  I'm not a big fan of sports fanatics.  If your favorite book is the Bible, don't bother.

I do calligraphy and illumination, photography, some graphic design, pottery, beading, painting and leatherwork.  I worked in the mortgage industry until it went to you-know-where {sound of toilet flushing}

Playing For Change!  Esp. "No More Trouble"
Classical, Classic Rock (still love the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, etc), World Music, Indian Classical music

Vibes and The Fifth Element - tied for first place
Star Treks (except I and III) - especially the newest
Harry Potters
Fiddler on the Roof
Princess Bride
Contact
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and that ilk
Religulous
Kabhi Gushi Kabhi Gham
Guzaarish
Young Frankenstein

Wire In The Blood (British version)
Touching Evil (British version)
Dexter
Whose Line is it Anyway
Red Dwarf - 2 new series coming soon!
Game of Thrones
Last of the Summer Wine, Vicar of Dibley, Father Ted

Favorite poet:        Kabir
Favorite playwrite:  Shakespeare
Favorite writers:     Terry Prachett and Douglas Adams
Science Fiction
Period Mysteries

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."