I KNOW THIS LOOKS LIKE A WOMAN WITH TOO MUCH TO SAY, BUT IF YOU'RE A GUY WHO CAN APPRECIATE a Mature Lady WHO IS HONEST, DON'T CLICK AWAY FROM THIS PAGE .... YOU JUST MIGHT BE DISREGARDING A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY ....As a credit to my honesty, all my pix on this site feature me without makeup

... and I absolutely ADORE getting dolled up for my man! It's a New York/City Girl thing .... if nothing else, we must be cute at all times!!!

I'm an artist in my soul; always have been!
My ethnicity/race is a mix of Bajan (Black/Caribbean - from Barbados), Native American , and Caucasian (Scottish); although I was born in the USA - a native New Yorker.
I enjoy conversing with those who are not intimidated by non-conformist ideas about life. I love animals and have always had them, however, I am allergic; so my dog is fairly hypo-allergenic (a Bichon-Poodle mix). I also have two parakeets.
I am a very loving person, in spite of the fact that
I'm a recent transplant from NYC (
YES, I have the accent!

). I want to enjoy a passionate committed relationship

, but since I am new to this non-organic approach to dating,

I need a guy who's got the strength of character to be a bit patient with me. A girl has to be careful these days!
If you're looking for a physical interlude ONLY - please don't consider me

. I'm not a prig and have always had a healthy libido, but I believe the physical aspect of a relationship is something personal, sensual, sacred and beautiful

;
not casual, de rigueur, or easy to come by
.... and never obligatory!
I appreciate the guy who is level-headed and still knows how to LAUGH OUT LOUD (especially at himself)!

I like good conversation that can drift comfortably from one topic to next; both of us sharing our thoughts, experiences, feelings, and knowledge. I love trying new things, and I'm a good listener, but if you just want a "cheerleader"
to listen to you with minimal interest in reciprocating, I'm not the gal for you

. I believe a man should be chivalrous (this term encompasses a lot of attributes by itself), self-assured, introspective, thoughtful and sincere. It will be beneficial to us both if we're both adaptable; willing to be gracious and patient with one another -- life is short -- and we shouldn't waste it "sweating the small stuff." If he can dance - that's a HUGE bonus!

If he is a romantic - that's
FAN-TAS-TIC! Most IMPORTANT ... he cannot be misogynistic and should hold women in high regard; giving the same level of respect he expects. I like men who are MEN

. I'm not interested in trying to change anyone. I am respectful, attentive, assertive, and always a lady (well-groomed and fashionable too). I'm not interested in drama and avoid it as much as I can!
I have one grown daughter who has been married for many years and does not live with me. I have one grandson who is one his way to college, so that's all the grandchildren I'll be getting.... I'll keep hope alive for great-grands in the future.
I'm not going to play games or be deceitful; "tricks are for kids!" I have always taken good care of myself - so I'm not impressed by material things or prestige (I'm not a gold-digger). That being said ...I also don't have time for the guy that still doesn't have a semblance of financial stability ...
meaning: If you're still not sure "what you want to be when you grow up," I'm not the gal for you either 
. THAT DOESN'T MEAN I DON'T KNOW HOW TO BE SILLY OR PLAYFUL, though, because I do ... very well

. I believe laughter is the best medicine!
When it comes to music, my tastes are eclectic; old Motown, classic Rock & Roll, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Celtic, etc. I love dancing, theater, sight-seeing, going to the movies, enjoying good food and simple comforts, tender affections and engaging in
intelligent discourse (I have two Master's Degrees). My favorite games are Chess and Bid-Wiz.
I enjoy nearly anything that involves creativity or the arts. If you're open-minded and looking for someone to experience life, pamper you (please reciprocate!), and grow old with

, I'd love to hear from you. Take care.
