When I was younger, I imagined that I would find a woman who was at once my best friend and my lover. It has turned out to be harder to find her than I had imagined.

I hope that you are passionate about some things, excited about some things, engaged in life, affectionate, thoughtful, humorous, joyous, and vulnerable. I'm less interested in what we do together, and more interested in finding that person with whom everything seems just a little more interesting.

I appreciate crafts and like to build things: I've made some guitars and a canoe. I have cats and parrots and fish tanks. I live in a tranquil beautiful home, with a pond nearby, and appreciate natural beauty. I enjoy photography, kayaking, and intense, thoughtful conversation.

The first date should be relaxing, so I would probably suggest getting together at a coffee shop or on Church Street in Burlington. The romantic date can follow, if the chemistry and connection are there.