This upbeat woman lives passionately. Located in the city near the Botanical Garden, I have a variety of interests that I pursue with enthusiasm. I dance every weekend and play simple guitar accompaniment to old time fiddling every chance I get. I love bicycling but don't get out often enough and would *love* to have a good biking buddy. You don't have to be a gardener, but if you wouldn't mind hanging out with me while I dig up a new flowerbed I'll appreciate that. I enjoy cooking, especially when there's someone to eat with. You'll really get points if you offer to do the dishes and if you're a cook, too . . . well, I find being fed a real turn-on! And if you're a birder we'll have just that much more to talk about.

I'm literate and enjoy cultural events. I speak Italian and have studied Spanish. I thrive on intelligent conversation. I'm moderately fit and you should be, too. I'm politically liberal and it's important enough to me that if you aren't, too, you should probably pass me by.

I enjoy the company of a man who is intelligent, confident, and has a good sense of humor. I'm especially attracted to science guys - botanists, biologists, ornithologists, and others - but don't discriminate on the basis of occupation. I love musicians, especially of the old time variety, but so many are flakes! If you aren't, I really want to know you!

I'm a very sensual/sexual woman who lives very much in her body. I love smooching with a good kisser and appreciate a sensual, caring lover. I am *not* here looking for sex. However, should things eventually go in that direction, you absolutely must be a confident, caring, tender partner. I'm not looking for instant relationship but would love to find a guy I get along with really well that it would eventually naturally develop into a LTR.

What I look for, even more than common interests, are common values. You must be compassionate, tolerant of diversity, and not overly materialistic. Ultimately, I'd like to find a man with whom I could have a deep level of compatibility on an intellectual, emotional, and physical level. A lot to ask for? Yes, but what's the alternative? I do not live superficially.

If you want a response from me, you're going to have to write something *interesting*. "hi. u r cute," or similar will not get a reply. Tell me why you think we'd want to know each other, what makes you laugh, or about something interesting you heard on NPR recently. Decent spelling and punctuation is appreciated.

If you're responding to something I wrote in the forums, thanks!

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P.P.S. Factual statements made in this profile are true at the time of writing, as far as we can determine. (i.e. age, etc.) We expect the same of you. False or misleading statements, such as misrepresenting your age, are grounds for immediate dismissal.

I like being places like an outdoor art fair, the botanical garden, or a museum if it's not so nice outside. Being outdoors makes me feel good and having something outside of ourselves to pay attention to, yet still have room for conversation, works well for me. Sharing a malt at Crown Candy could be okay, too, or biking the riverfront trail if the weather is decent.