I love life and am a happy person with a wonderful family. I have had some great life experiences, and am hoping to have more of them with a good companion. I love the saying, "LIve well, laugh often, love much."

Family aside, I am passionate about several things, including gardening, music, and books. I love the outdoors and like to take day trips just sight-seeing with camera in tow. In gardening season I tend to disappear outdoors for hours on end. Kayaking in still water and fishing are fun, and I'm pretty good with bass, salmon, and halibut. I read a lot and want to stop learning the minute I die. I have traveled to several countries, but the place that makes me most content is home. I'm a southern gal by birth and think it would be great to see more of the west.

I would like a companion with a good sense of humor who has interests of his own and some that are similar to mine. It would be great if you are conservative politically because I enjoy discussing what's going on in the world. You don't have to have a lot of money but at this age I hope you, like me, have no mortgage and little or no debt.

I have met some very nice gentlemen, but am still waiting for Mr. Right. I hope we can find each other through this medium. Good luck to you in your search.