Date women from United States / Alabama / Pelham, 53 year old

Date someone special from Pelham, United States. II am a small town girl from Ohio who has been living in Alabama for the last 26 years. Does that make me a Southern Belle? I have been told that it does.
I am a sweet ,sincere person, looking to make some new friends and see where it leads. I am bright and independent. I am a very compassionate and caring person. I tend to be very empathetic with others. I love life, and I love people. There are very few strangers to me. I seem to create an ambiance in which people tend to tell me all their problems and deep dark secrets. I I also am a BIG animal lover. I love most living things (with the exception of cockroaches and lizards)! I even think spiders are pretty cool.
I love to have fun and laugh. I never take myself seriously, and have earned the nickname of "Lucy" from some of my friends . I just have these crazy moments in life that I know could have ONLY happened to me or my mother.
I enjoy pleasure in small things, taking walks, finding pretty rocks in a stream. I am a very hard worker, but like to kick back on my off days and relax. I also like to travel when I can. And even though I am deathly afraid of airplanes ( well actually crashing ), I do bravely and willingly get on an airplane! Yes, I know the statistics!!
I try to stay in touch with my creative side by sewning, fixing up my house, painting, tiling the floors, gardening. I am a do-it-yourselfer, usually with good results! I also am a pretty good pianist. I love all kinds of music from classical to country,....and yes, even a LITTLE rap...it's a long story!
Even though I haven't been to church in a while because of my work situation, I do love God, and feel very blessed by my life and my children. They mean everything to me.
About my match, I just want someone who is kind, caring, strong but sensitive.Someone who is honest and upfront and doesn't play mind games. Someone who has a sense of humor, is down to earth and gets joy from the little things in life. Also, must love kids and animals!