Welcome new friend! Thank you for stopping by, and taking the time to read my profile. I have been told that I am a very warm, out-going woman with a kind and loving heart. I don't know a stranger, and try to look for the best in everyone I meet. I am a very tolerant person and don't stay angry or hold a grudge. My philosophy is, "To each his own." You can't change anyone, you just have to accept them as they are. I am looking for a long-term relationship, so please don't contact me if you are married or separated. I have learned, the hard way, that separated men usually go back to their wives. I enjoy gardening, cooking, and dancing, but it is OK if you are only a slow dancer. I love beach combing, collecting things and people. By that I mean that I like people, and once I make a friend I keep them close to my heart for life. So what do you have to lose by contacting me? At the very least, we could be friends. I would like to meet a man who enjoys life, likes the adventure of exploring new places and things, trying out new restaurants, having fun at amut parks, and just plain having fun. I would like him to be able to talk things over with me, instead of holding in pent up feelings of anger. If he would go to zoos, beaches, antique and junk shops, I would love and cherrish him forever. It doesn't take much to make me happy. I enjoy the little things in life that are free, like picnics, and going to the park. You really can't buy happiness, it comes from within. I am a happy person, who smiles a lot and I enjoy having a nice conversation, and hearing about other people's lives. I am looking for a relationship with a man who is not afraid to give me his heart, and to keep me in his. I am hoping he will be able to fix small things around the house, mow the gr, cuddle with me on a swing, while looking at the stars, with his arm around me, and my head on his shoulder. Hopefully, he will be affectionate and like to kiss and hug, as I need an affectionate man. I prefer a nonsmoker, as I have Asthma, due to rescuing my 2- week-old son, when our house burned. I grabbed him up in my arms and ran through the flames. All of his hair was singed off in the fire, and we both sustained lung damage, but God saved our lives, because He has a purpose for us. Love, Joan