Hello......So, what brings you here?......If you're not hoping to meet that kindred soul who captures your heart along with your imagination; alters your best-laid plans; makes the universe look a little different somehow; and helps you feel strangely more grounded as your planet is thrown slightly off its orbit and out of alignment with all that's familiar in the guiding constellations -- while making the world a more interesting & inviting place to wake up to each day......If you're a miserable, controlling, pessimistic, stagnant, or bored creature, for whom life has lost its wonder and magic, or a "been there/done that," "never gonna love or commit again" kind of guy, interested only in the meaningless, "2 ships that pass in the night" serial stuff of human connections -- please move on to the next window -- "Ms. Casually Right for You" may be lurking in Profile # 32. But, if you're still with me, let me introduce myself and tell you a little about who I hope is reading:

About Me: If we met, you'd, hopefully, find me to be a warm, kind, reasonably intelligent, romantic, sincere, passionate person, who tries to find the best in people, as well as the humor in life (even the darker corners), and sometimes sees things a little "differently".......I love nature, animals, kids, both sunny & stormy days, all things wild & beautiful, laughter, intelligent conversation, mildly sarcastic or irreverent humor, warm hugs, amazing kisses, and sincere romance.........My home is in the country where I share a simple house and several acres with pets I love and won't give up for those who have allergies or aversions to 4-legged life forms (so if this is you, best save yourself and move along)......Single with no children, I have a bachelor's degree in English & psychology and a master's degree in social work and work full-time as an "assessment specialist"........During free time, I enjoy being outdoors; visiting parks or wild, scenic places; going for walks or drives; caring for animals; reading; writing; listening to music; taking photos; the occasional dinner & a movie; flea markets; computers; bookstores; travel (mostly quick getaways); and time with good friends......I'm a generally "nice" person, and, I'll be kind to your children; your elderly mom; your overgrown dog, Wilbur; your whining parakeet or ex-wife; your toothless cousin Earl; your nosy neighbor; the hapless tortoise who tries to cross your street; and the family of scraggly opossums who tear into your garbage each week.......And, if you happen to be "Mr. Not So Casually Right for Me," I'll hold your hand or rub your shoulders, listen, and support you when things are tough; and, I'll talk, joke, read, laugh, play, debate, explore, and snuggle cozily or cuddle romantically with you when things are good. I'll give you your space, as you need it, and be there when you want no space at all. I'll doggedly work at finding the best things to love and appreciate about you, along with the patience to tolerate your many quirks & faults :) , and at keeping it all alive over the great continuum of space & time, if only you'll do the same. I don't need you to take care of me, and, I don't want to own you; but, I would like a faithful, solid, loving partner who can be counted on, much like the fact that the sun will surely rise and be chased by the star-lit moon, and to be able to care for each other through the best and worst of times.

About You: The man I'm interested in meeting is unmarried; intelligent; expressive; confident; sincere; principled; strong (yet soft & cuddly); affectionate; independent; protective; and romantic; with work he enjoys, a variety of interests, and a happy life. He does not abuse drugs, stays out of trouble, and cares about doing something productive or worthwhile. He is curious and can think critically, is able to debate an issue in fun (even when he's sooo wrong!), and often surprises me with his insight & humor......If he also happens to have a nice voice, great smile, and easy laugh -- Wow! And, if he'll read or sing to me when life gets quiet, my heart may skip beats.......Respect for diversity in people and compassion for "all creatures great and small" are important to me. If you don't like people of different races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, ideolgies, intelligence quotients, or shoe sizes, don't write. If you don't like animals (domestic critters & all manner of wildlife), don't write. And, if you can't see the almost incomprehensible beauty in tall mountains; sturdy pines; clear streams; bright butterflies; graceful willows; monstrous bears, angry skunks; sweet honeysuckle; howling wolves; big, slobbery dogs & little frufru dogs; wild lilies; menacing mooses (that's not a real word is it?); and a black velvet night sky painted with silver, don't write, please, because there is no hope for "us"......Thus, he should appreciate nature; care about our environment & the swirling galaxies beyond; love books & learning; embrace a fairly healthy lifestyle; value children & family; like animals; and enjoy or be kind to pets -- no hunters; folks who think stuffed dead animal heads, in need of decent burials, look pretty on their walls; or pig farmers, please.......He should also be interested in more than multiple casual experiences and be open to the possibility of that fabulous, one-on-one, long-term connection with a complimentary soul that makes you grateful for every experience that came before, since all was worthwhile, if only for getting you here.

While I'd be happy to share stimulating conversation and common interests with those who might simply become new friends, I'm ultimately hoping to meet that one true partner who makes the journey brighter and warmer just by being along.........Please contact me if you've read this far, still think you might be able to stand me, and would like to explore the possibilities.

Most any place or situation that allows for some one-on-one conversation and getting to know each other can make for a great first date -- meeting for coffee in a cozy shop, dinner and a movie, a picnic by the lake, a stroll through the park, a romantic concert under the stars........It would depend on his preferences too and finding something we could enjoy together.