I am a discriminating but easygoing individual; a Wild Woman (think 'Women who run with the Wolves'). I'm an archetype, not a stereotype. Talk to me; I'll bet I'm not like most people you know.

I am a nurse who still can't figure out how I became one. I am an INFJ. I am an artist and writer. I outline the great American novel and then lose my notes. I paint a masterpiece and the cat lies on it. I want to be recognized as a goddess, though queen of the universe might be acceptable. (Yes, I'm kidding. I can't keep my balance on a pedestal.)

You should probably know that I'm spiritual, but not religious. I am an intuitive/energetic healer/reader. I am an animist. Because I believe there is spirit and medicine in everything, I'm an omnivore.

I love people because they are interesting; a true student of human nature. My body is a temple and a playground. No littering or vandalism tolerated! I am a solid, honest, monogamous partner who believes in commitment and gets a lot of joy from everyday intimacy. I like being in the kitchen with someone while preparing a meal, sitting in a swing listening to night sounds, watching meteor showers by a campfire.

I am often called an earth mother (I look like one). Just remember it's not nice to fool with Mother Nature! Just in case, I am easily appeased with chocolate, shiny trinkets and massages. Yes, I am a force. Don't let that intimidate you. Let it challenge you. I'm a lot of fun.

I insist my partners meet me eye to eye, and examine their preconceived notions about spirituality and body type. I promise I'll keep my mind open where you're concerned. I enjoy intelligent conversation, playful people and I'm a professional snuggler. I give good hugs and have a wicked sense of humor. I'm learning to be more of a wise woman and less of a wise ass!

I am a widow. What I can tell you about having a long, good relationship is that I am confident in my skin and know I am capable of being a solid partner with a compatible person. That also means I miss "the long conversation", the intimacy of couplehood. No hurry to find forever, but would like to find people to interface with, and see where that goes.

I have really long hair, and I've been thinking about cutting it, but if someone would volunteer to help me brush it now and then...

I am renovating an old frame house in the Deep South right now, pondering life's options. Ever see "Steel Magnolias"? "The Amazing Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood"? "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

How about the B-52's "Love Shack" video?

I'm swatting a lot of mosquitoes and looking for the perfect meat pie recipe. Looking for a reasonable handyman. Trying not to become a cat lady (Oops! Too late).

I am creative. This means that I have an awful lot of art and craft supplies laying around.

I'm good at road trips. I bake a mean cookie. I understand I have a relaxing voice. I am also told that I am a good listener.

I'm not going to brag on my bodywork and energy work skills; that's something you'd have to experience on my table yourself.

Long hair, big grin, full figure, Mama Nature hug! I am forever being asked if I am Native American.

My aura is irresistible, soft, colorful and round. So am I!

People often comment on my laugh and smile. I've been asked if I am always happy. Yes, I pretty well am, or I try to see the bright side.

How about genres, rather than specifics? I've read an awful lot of books. I enjoy reading romance, mystery, sci fi and fantasy, and also enjoy those things in movies. I love animation and cartoons. I like the occasional psychological thriller. I also like documentaries and history, forensics and archaeology. Probably my favorite series is the Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold.

I'm across the board on music: I prefer oldies, easy listening and the blues, folk/traditional and world music. I also listen to a lot of ambient music like Hearts of Space.

I'm easy to feed, though I tend to be a foodie and smell anything offered to me before I'll taste it. I love a man who can cook, it's sexy. Spicy food is my favorite, and flan... well, flan is what they eat in Heaven.

touch, honesty, chocolate, friends, laughter, dreams

Is this too trite?

How about lip balm, the snooze button, garden gnomes, lots of pillows, my hand drum and raw almonds.

My brain is like butterfly ninja. I have been trying not to think so much.

I'm probably listening to NPR and making dinner, dancing with the chihuahua, or playing on the computer. Unless someone coaxes me out of the house with the promise of good food and/or music.

Privacy is a relative term. Nothing intimate to share today, move along.

Well, okay. I've got the same username at LJ, MySpace, Skype and AIM.

you enjoy the art of conversation, humor, stretching your mind, deep thoughts (cue Jack Handy), friendly artistic types. I go for feisty and obnoxiously smart men.

you are curious about me, my healing work, how a nice girl like me ended up in a place like this, or you've always wanted to help a woman renovate her house.

you don't take these profiles too seriously. If you do, don't message me. It might give me the headache.

What the heck, I seldom bite hard enough to draw blood. Go ahead and send me an email.