I am a widowed mother, 59 years of age, 5'6 tall, 115 lbs. with dark brown hair and light brown eyes, and I am in excellent physical condition. I enjoy life and love to make others laugh.

My enjoyments are gourmet cooking and dining, fine wines, as well as the reading, gardening and the cultural arts. I am highly romantic and quite introspective. I have a great sense of humor and am equitable in my views.

I believe that we should accept others for who they are, and what they have become. This does not mean that I would find myself in a relationship with someone incompatible; it means I am mature and cognizant enough to know that I should back out of a situation prior to dating if I know it won't work. I am seeking a man who is highly intelligent, sensitive and is able to offer entertaining conversation. He must also possess a good sense of humor and be open-minded.

I'd like to exchange a few emails before a tete-a-tete. Sometimes meeting too soon can lead us to believe there is actually “chemistry”, when what we are experiencing is only a strong sexual attraction.