Date a man from Petaluma, United States. Will focus upon my beliefs and associated feelings: At our age realize we've all gone through pain in life. If we haven't, either we've been wonderfully blessed (doubt it) or haven't lived (sorry, if its the latter).
Being candid - there will be pain that comes with me... ...but its way in the background. We all have senses/feelings and believe we should use them. Had a female friend who once appologized for expressing anger at me... ...still to this day trying to counsel her, anger is ok, we're human and like laughter and sadness, that comes with us. Men are from Mars and girls are from Venus. Stuborn me, learned this the painful way (divorce). I've finally now learned (...I swear on a stack of Bibles...) to listen and how impotant talk is... ...not just to want to fix things.
Love to laugh, especially at myself... ...brings out enjoyment in life and living. Money - not to important to me. Graduated long time ago from that phase in life. Health, good friends and a zest, that's where our investment needs to be. Use to take life too seriously and in turn not live it. Discovered, what seems best happens. Still look though when I cross the street.
Greatest thing that's happened in my life - been fortunate to have two great kids, each different, who in growing up have taugh me quite alot. Been truely blessed.
Enough said: Just came off a ninth and I emphasize final rotation, Nov '11 deployed to Jacksonville, Florida (an engineer who wears a uniform but not a solider)... ...other travails - 4 deployments to Iraq and 3 to the other gulf, Gulf of Mexico -Waveland/Bay St. Louis, MS right after Katrina, and 6 month and 2 month stints down in New Orleans doing engineer stuff fixng levees, and one to Afghanistan. (Note: Makes for job stimulating M-F, but I candidly admit a real questionable foundation for developing any deep, meanigful relationship. So now I've chucked it. This gypsie life style Is over, fini.)
Settled down now to Bay Area. Life story has been a belief in living there rather than traveling - perhpas too well: London (first job out of school); NYC (graduate school); Washington, DC (military); Boston (job); Germany and Sweden (8 years - job and marriage)... ...and more lately Guatemala where am currently doing NGO engineering work.
What I'm looking for is an interesting and stimulating partner. How to define her - a charmer certainly? One's interests can always change and mesh. My rule, don't place much on what one read's in Match.com bios. Passionately now believe that the making and breaking of a relationship is one's character and convictions (honesty, idealism, courage, tolerance, fairness et. al.) learned initally from our parents and adjusted in our struggles through life... ...and to get to this takes an investment which I believe starts slowly, and requires, from the onset, being open and candid.
One other important matter: I'm an avid Joan Jett fan... ...but I'm sans tatoos.
Meet a soulmate from Petaluma, United States. I HAVE BEEN DIVORCED FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS NOW AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND THE RIGHT PERSON TO SHARE TIME WITH. I HAVE TWO LOVING DAUGHTERS ONE IS MARRIED AND THE OTHER JUST FINISHED COLLEGE AND IS CURRENTLY LIVING WITH ME. I WANT TO ENJOY LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO ENJOY IT WITH.I AM STILL WORKING FULL TIME BUT AM LOOKING FORWARD TO RETIRING SOME DAY.I AM A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND WOULD TREAT YOU LIKE A LADY. I AM A VERY HONEST PERSON.I WOULD LOVE TO WINE,DINE,DANCE,AND GIVE YOU FLOWERS.YES PEOPLE HAVE SAID YOUR TOO NICE. OH WELL.I CONSIDER MYSELF PHYSICALLY FIT,SOMWHAT HANSON,FUN TO BE WITH ,AND HAVE A BIG HEART. I AM LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON TO SHARE MY TIME WITH, COULD IT BE YOU?
Date a woman from Petaluma, United States. I'm a happy, healthy, and very active woman with many varied interests. I'm an artist, a designer, and part-time educator.
I have two adult children who live in other parts of the state, who are fabulous people and with whom I have a very close relationship I have three beautiful grandchildren who never cease to delight me.
I have many fun, loving, and loyal friends with whom I share different interests.
I have a passion for golf, try to play 2-3 times a week, and look for opportunities to go on golf vacations. I also belong to a fun and friendly hiking club.
I love to travel, go to movies, the theater, and museums. My son is a musician so, of course, I'm a groupie! I also enjoy cooking and dining out.
I would like to meet someone who would first be a good friend and companion, share my many interests, like and be liked by my friends, and, hopefully, become a romantic and loving partner. My "friend" is a happy, fulfilled, interesting and active man with a life and friends of his own. Playing golf is definitely a plus:)
Meet men and women from Petaluma, United States. My friends would probaly describe me as kind with a little bit of sarcastic humor. My students say I am fair, patient and respectful of their situations. I'm dedicated to the high risk students I work with and love every day with them. I am definitely proud of my grown daughters and their families.
Date people from Petaluma, United States. I'm a lady who really appreciates the old fashioned social ideas of the man opening doors, and seeing me to the door, is the first to call and initiates advancing the relationship. Having a good sense of humor and being willing to experience new places, food, etc. would be a plus. Enjoy walking at all times, but really enjoy an evening stroll just to watch the sun set and stars come out to play with the moon.
I do volunteer work with Girl Scouts and other groups and love every minute of that time.
Family means a lot to me, so I take the time to really listen and share concerns with others.
Meet a soulmate from California, United States. I am a nice, happy, positive outlook type lady with a great sense of humor and appreciation for the simple things in life.
I love to travel, bike, exercise physically and mentally. I am very attracted to colorful, sparkly, and fragrant things in addition to all kinds of music (can't sit still). Laughing is another good exercise I particularly enjoy, so always will find something that tickles my fancy.
One look will identify me as truly a flowerchild!! Click in and say HI.....
Date someone special from California, United States. 62 divorced, widow, retired trying to enjoy life, love art all kinds, i love to be creative, love conversation,music dancing movies, i amalittle overweight...at 4'11' anything is alittle, i take pride in myself, don't look my age, i live alone , me and my three cats, tigur baby kitty and ehor.....i have raised 5 step children and my own daughter, those days are gone, would like to have someone to talk to step out with and just have alot of fun med length auburn hair, i am a city girl born and raised but i love petaluma,i guess you could sum up my values and background bt saying, all girls school and 2n generation Italian. HUMOR, WHERE DOES MY MIND GO BYE BYE
Meet a woman from California, United States. Ecclectic, creative, curvy, sensual, and spiritual woman. I've lived a writer's life full of experience, joy and heartbreak. At this time, I am enjoying myself and my life and still find I want to share love and evolution with a man who is on a similar journey.
As I am opening to more and more inner fulfillment, the deep desire to share passion, pleasure, the deep terrain of the heart does not diminish; instead it ripens, grows more profound. I feel I have more to offer another in love. More understanding, knowledge of the mystery of self, my sexuality and my sou.. There is so much joy, delight, and pleasure in love and being.
I have had a yoga, pilates, meditation practice for many years. I love to dance and I am a long time student of spiritual traditions and have a long time interest in Tantric spirituality. My devotion to these teachings is substantial and I have had the great good fortune to serve these teachings in my work as a writer and therapist. I have a deep appreciation for the senses as a way to embody experience, feel connection to another and to source.
I would love to meet a man who shares many of these values. A spiritual orientation and a practice that brings you in touch with the joy, freedom, sensuality, love...all the qualities of essence... and an understanding of your personality is important to me. Being and having accomplished what you set out to in this life, with a sense of inner fulfillment - an openness to being in, discovering and sharing the mystery of love and life - time to spend and a desire to explore inner and outer realms make you someone I would like to know.