I am a self-employed new product/new business and marketing consultant, serving technology clients (chemical, materials, electronics companies) in the US and Europe. My passionate passtimes include oil painting, which I do outdoors, all year long (as long as the temperature is above about 25F). I jog 10-20 miles/week, love classical music, poetry and the arts. I have two children--son and daughter--and see them regularly. I have little interest in professional sports. I love the outdoors and hike all year long, as long as the snow is below my knees.

I am seeking a family-oriented, professional woman, who is cultured and intelligent, enjoys classical music/opera, art museums and the outdoors. She is divorced/widowed, has children and is self-reflective, observing her own behavior and learning from her relationship experiences. She is spiritual, not religious. She is outgoing and enjoys being with friends and family, while also enjoying occasional solitude. She has a few close friends that she has known for many years and maintains and develops those friendships.

(PS I've finally gotten over "the one that got away." Maybe you have also. Maybe we should talk.)

A first date might be getting together for a glass of wine and some conversation--or a movie if there is anything worth seeing.

Emails are a great way for an initial introduction, to learn a bit about each other--but after that it makes much more sense to meet face to face.