My interests can vary, hobbies include: antiques, Eastern philosophy, banter. I’m a voracious reader averaging two novels a week; knowledge motivates me rather than becoming stagnant, dull. Yet, I do have lots of fun with a whimsical sense of humor. I love a good "belly laugh". You hear someone across a room with a huge laugh; it is I. Friends describe me as laid-back, pragmatic, analytical, resourceful and creative. I enjoy helping others volunteering at various shelters. I feel it is very important to have compassion for others.

*I am not interested in speed dating, one night stands, and flings. Since many profiles explicitly ask for honesty, I’d like to ask for the same. I always took honesty as a given; perhaps, I shouldn’t be so naive.