Although there seem to be aIot of trawlers here, I am open to trying alternatives to bars and a rendez-vous in a grocery aisle. Two pet peeves: People who can't find "spell check," and men who wish for a woman who can be "at ease in jeans and a formal!" My favorite times are spent listening to music: folk, rock and roll, classical, and especially opera. I love to: travel, read, dance, garden, snorkel, swim, attend theater, movies, museums, galleries. I am a retired Occupational Therapist, now a free-lance writer and author. I am looking for friends or a true companion. At this time in my life, I am content and comfortable being single, but enjoy being in a relationship. My guy needs to be demonstrative, a romantic who enjoys hand-holding, hugs, and small gestures. He has qualities like kindness, generosity, a sense of humor, intelligence. I think of myself as independent, bright, and impish. I am looking for genuine people with whom to have adventures. Know that I am kind, honest, funny, happy, play only games sanctioned by Parker Bros.

As it's fall, meeting for hot drinks or kicking fallen leaves on a walk.