PASSIONATE ARTIST, WRITER AND SINGER

I Can Speak

French, Dutch, Hebrew

I Would Describe Myself As

VOCALIST, POET AND PAINTER are all part of my identity and my way of life. I give and get my energy in human encounter. I have always thrived upon interesting conversation. The creative mind is always hunting and gathering, so conversations are a tremendous playground. I listen for interesting words and perspectives. I explore the intuitive realm, seeking to spread my mental canvas with fascinating colors. That is the basis for good poetry. (A good conversation can be very poetic.) I have taught college courses in writing of all kinds. The discussions in those classrooms have been some of my favorite moments.

I have always devoted significant amounts of time to health and fitness, to all kinds of exercise and to maintaining good nutrition. It makes good sense to take care of this complex container that houses the soul. What a great feeling it is to move your body in strenuous activity and then rest in the marvelous sensations that linger.I'm an avid walker and swimmer, and I love to hike in the mountains. I love a good massage! Both giving and getting them. (I have taken some adult education courses in massage and shiatsu.) Tender touch is central to well-being.

I've sung professionally, in religious settings as a cantorial soloist and in jazz clubs. (Years ago it was folk rock!) There are precious few paying gigs these days; I shop my act around to senior living centers. They appreciate the old standards that are the heart of my act.

But my three grown children are my real heart and soul. I raised them with a lot of independence and exposed them to a range of cultural and artistic experiences. Two of them are professional performers (one on Broadway right now) and one does administrative work in the entertainment business. Can you tell I am proud?

I am in a transitional period in my life right now, open to relationship and to new opportunities. I am looking for someone with the interest and the patience to develop intimacy, someone with the maturity to grow together in harmony while maintaining individuality. I am looking for my life partner - my "beshert!"

Sign

Sagittarius

My Body Type Is

Fit

My Height Is

5' 4 (1.63 m)

My Eyes Are

Hazel

My Ethnicity Is

Ashkenazi

My Marital Situation Is

Single

I Have Kids

Yes - Not At Home

I Want Kids

No

My Best Feature Is

Smile

Body Art

Wouldn't Even Think About It

My Hair Is

Auburn / Red

I Have One Or More Of These

No pets

Willing To Relocate

Yes

My Education Level Is

University Degree

My Current Employment Status Is

Self-employed

My Speciality Is

Art / Music / Literature

My Job Title Is

Portrait artist/Vocalist

I Make This Much In A Year

Less Than $14,999USD

I Live

Alone

At Home

All Is Calm

I'm A Smoker

No

I Drink

Yes - Socially

Back In High School, I Was A

Brain

My Social Behavior Is

Friendly

My Interest And Hobbies Are

Arts & Crafts, Camping, Cooking, Dining, Exercising, Family, Games, Gardening, Learning, Religion / Spirituality, Theater, Travel, Volunteering

My Idea Of A Great Time Is

Hanging Out With Friends, Going To A Concert, Going To A Museum, Relaxing, Trying New Things

An Ideal First Date Would Be

See the prior window - hiking Thatcher Park, kayaking the Mohawk, playing pool or scrabble - dining out, fine wine and simple fare, downtown, followed by a stroll in the Corning preserve. A light bite and theater at Cap Rep.

I've Always Wanted To Try

Travel in India or China. I like to find homes to stay in - maybe do a house exchange. I really haven't traveled as much as I'd like. South America would be great. I would be glad to live abroad and work in a craft collective. I'd be happy to make an extended visit to Israel and work a kibbutz again.

My Friends Describe Me As Being

Friendly, Someone They Want To Be

My Religion Is

Reconstructionist

I Attend Services

Once A Week

My Political Views Are

Liberal

My Kind Of Humor Is

Clever, Dry / Sarcastic

On Tv, I Always Watch

News, Documentaries, Dramas, Movies

When I Go To The Movies, I Always Go To See A

Comedy, Romance, Drama, Documentary

When Listening To Music, I Always Listen To

Blues, Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Soul, I'm A Recording Artist

When I Read, I Always Read

Auto-biography, Biography, Fiction, History, Humor, Poetry, Science, I'm An Author

My Idea Of Fun Is

An entrancing conversation in an exotic to adventurous location, for example, a discussion of favorite travel locations while hiking at Indian Ladder. Discussing culinary favorites while kayaking the Battenkill. Listening to classical music on the lawn at Tanglewood. A hot meal in a cozy restaurant in Western Mass after cross-country skiing at Cherryhill.

What Do You Find Attractive?

Empathy, Good Looks, Great Skills, Humor, Intelligence, Oddities, Power, Sensitivity, Spontaneity, Thoughtfullness, Wit

What Do You Look For?

I look for a kind, calm, honest person who has the patience to feel through situations and truly listen. I hope for someone who converses with intelligence, is interested in continuing to learn and takes new roads with curiosity and energy. But I am also at a calm place, not interested in strenuous effort - easy-going and pleasant, looking for the same.

What Kind Of Relationship Are You Seeking?

Friend, Date, Committed