enjoy travel, history, art, good books, walking, watching football/basketball/olympics (not obsessively),cooking, knitting, nature photography,music,singing, games,conversation, liberal politics, diversity, my adult children, nursing (my job) new small restaurants, ethnic food, the beach, the mountains, hot springs, concerts, dancing (haven't been for a long time but love to dance-even if not too good at it) - would like to see more of Canada some place warm in February,favorite colors - blues,teals, lavender to wear but love all colors of nature - like to read (favorite is historic fiction) , like to shop at Goodwill, looking for long lost treasures- used books - old jewelry, love music-all kinds (the blues !)

I am serious, responsible, and hardworking, but have a fun loving side and a good sense of humor - am a total extrovert and enjoy other people. I can be a chatterbox, like talking but am told that I am a great listener as well. My perfect match would be someone who is concerned about the future, the environment, other people. someone who can communicate as directly as possible, who uses humor without being sarcastic who shares some of my interests and is willing to expose me to new activities. I would like to meet people who are ready to focus on staying healthy and active, acknowledging imperfection. Would like to try "service" vacations or educational vacations. Romance is lovely...but first dates should be about getting to know you... conversation,walks in the Park, a trip to the Zoo...