Hi - I'm 42 and have been divorced four years. I have two awesome children who live with me but spend time with their dad as well. I work full time and between my job; my children; my house and myself stay busy. I am looking for a relationship where I can be myself. I am from St. Louis but I am well traveled. I am an open and honest person and like people who are the same. I want someone that can be my equal but also know how to treat me like a lady. I don't like games or want to play them (mental games or games with emotions that is). I believe we are all too old for that nonsense and past it I hope. I would prefer an intelligent conversation over going out to party. But I enjoy a good night out as well.

I enjoy the Cardinals or any baseball that is; college basketball; Notre Dame football; hanging out watching movies; going out to dinner or just cooking; I like the wineries; I feel somone who treats me well deserves the same in return; I have been told I have a good but dry sense of humor and sometimes a quick tongue. I enjoy life and some of the challenges it leads us to.

I come from a very large family and feel family is so very important and would like to find someone that feels the same and understands that.

I understand not everyone wants to post a photo - but it is always nice to put a face with a name. If you email or IM I will respond - I think it is rude to put yourself on a site and have no intentions of communicating.

First dates - wow - those are hard no matter what you do. I think just trying to make sure you connect and have common interests - if that all goes well then go from there.