Lavenderandlace, 71

I'm a liberal free-thinker, college educated, open, cultured, ------- and financially secure female.

I like a balance of excitement and serenity. I enjoy lively conversation and exploring new places. But there are times when a quiet evening at home with my partner watching a movie and just "being" with each other is amazingly satisfying.

I also love a good thunderstorm and the smell of rain. If you like to dance, I've had some ballroom lessons, so I could give it a whirl (pun intended).

Cooking is something I do to relax and for pure enjoyment - all vegetarian, of course. How about a candlelight dinner for two or a meal in front of the TV watching a baseball game? My idea of a perfect date begins with dinner at a quaint ethnic restaurant and then later seeing stand-up comedy or a movie.

I'm seeking a man who has character, integrity, who's always the romantic, is kind and humorous. It's a super bonus if you love animals.

Adventure, passion, warmth, companionship and loyalty. That's what I promise if you can reciprocate.