I seek someone rare and invaluable, a woman who is as passionate about all aspects of her life as I am about mine.You are passionate about your work, viewing it as an avocation in and of itself, interesting and intellectually challenging in its own right; not merely a way to earn a living. Counting the days until retirement holds no attraction for you. You seek a relationship where each party respects and supports the other's professional accomplishments. You seek a high quality relationship, based upon emotional intimacy and a shared passion for all aspects of our lives.

My literary tastes are varied, often involving complex stories with many details, ranging from romances to techno-thrillers (among my favorite authors are Auel, Clancy, LeCarre, Michener, and Bond). My recent interests include: reading, cooking, cuisine, history, anthropology, paleontology, home renovation, and computer systems. When I travel, I almost always find something interesting, be it the local market or a small museum; it is not the destination that is important, but the journey.

I am also very serious about respect and courtesy, if someone takes the trouble to send me an message, I will always reciprocate with the courtesy of a response. I also appreciate the same from others.

A long conversation in a peaceful quiet place with good coffee/tea. Getting to know each other is the most important thing.