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mothtoflame

70 – Portland, Oregon

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mothtoflame

70 – Portland, Oregon

Writer, historian, cook, adventurer fascinated by science!

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In Her Own Words

About her

I love intelligent, wide-ranging conversations with very smart people over a dinner table full of good wine and great home cooking. (Light the house with candles for atmosphere.) I've been in the arts (degrees in fine arts and PhD art history/Africa) but if you are articulate and a philosophical physicist or astronomer or geologist or mathematician - in the sciences of any sort, you'd be first on my small guest list. I'm introverted but can entertain a group as a world class hostess. Currently I write (academic stuff in the previous life, but now I aim toward literary: second novel, "Saltine" (no trauma, self-help or politics... just humor and humanity) released by Otis Books, 2021. I'm traveled (Europe, C Am., Asia, W Africa) but want to do more always with a list, well, to be reactivated as soon as is reasonable. My days of carrying a 40 lb backpack are done, so I'll have to find (and accept) another way.
The world has changed in ways it has to, I guess, but my vision and desires no longer parallel current social/corporate vistas. I feel displaced in my own era. What to do? Live and try to add goodness to our days whenever possible because they are worthless without that. I'm hoping for a shared, creative/intellectual/sensual connection, with even more significant, perhaps, shared values, perspectives, curiosities and trajectories. If it is out there...

About her ideal match

You could be somewhat obsessed by your own pursuits, but also interested in mine. We've no need to control one another. You can see humor, however dark, in most situations and have a deep appreciation for the absurd; we'd both see it, and acknowledge it with a knowing glance. You are capable and opinionated, but flexible and willing to shift your position if convinced. You resist encroaching curmidgeonhood by your willingness to take considered risks. You know yourself, can express yourself with kindness, and have no unspoken agendas. The glass isn't half full; it's bubbling and brimming and overflowing with whatever we put into it (so let's fill it with wonder, pleasure, love, depth, integrity, and all that life affirming beauty). You like to travel, are willing to 'rough' it as appropriate, and appreciate how privileged a life we north Americans live (from turning a tap for drinking water to the choices in life we have). You can be playful and mostly full of joy.

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About her

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Portland, Oregon
Gender:
Female
Age:
70
Height:
5' 6" (168cm)
Body type:
Average
Looks:
Above Average
Hair colour:
White
Eye colour:
Hazel
Relationship Status:
Widowed
Looking for:
Friends; Let's see what happens
Have children:
Yes, not living with me
Want children:
No
Daily diet:
Eat most things
Smoking:
Never
Drinking:
Occasionally
Education:
Postgraduate
Occupation:
Arts / Music / Writing
Income:
Enough
Ethnicity:
White/Caucasian
Home language:
English
Other languages:
French; German; Italian
Religion:
Other

About her ideal match

Country of origin:
Anywhere in the World
Location:
Anywhere in North America
Gender:
Male
Age range:
65 - 78
Height:
5' 6" (167cm) - 6' 11" (210cm) or taller
Body type:
Average; A few extra pounds; Large; Stocky
Looks:
Any
Hair colour:
Any
Eye colour:
Any
Has a photo:
Slightly important
Relationship Status:
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed
Have children:
No; Yes, not living with me; Yes, living with me sometimes
Want children:
No
Daily diet:
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian
Smoking:
Never; Occasionally
Drinking:
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week
Education:
Further education; University; Postgraduate
Occupation:
Arts / Music / Writing; Legal; Medical / Dental / Veterinary; Political / Government; Retired; Self-employed; Teaching / Education / Training; Science / Engineering / Research; Other; Public sector
Income:
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy
Ethnicity:
Any
Home language:
Any
Other languages:
English; French
Religion:
Agnostic; Atheist; Buddhist / Taoist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Hindu; Jewish; Spiritual, but not religious; Other
  • Not important at all
  • Slightly important
  • Moderately important
  • Decidedly important
  • Non-negotiable

More about her

Personality
Sense of humour:
Irreverent
Intelligence:
Intellectually Challenged
Ruled by:
Happiness
Party behaviour:
An average mingler
Personality traits:
Adventurous; Confident; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Outspoken; Philosophical; Thoughtful; Trustworthy; Wild
Valued qualities:
Chemistry; Compassion; Faithfulness; Honesty; Hope; Humility; Humour; Kindness
Fashion sense:
Alternative (I'm stylish in my own special way)
Favourite clothing:
Anything, as long as it's black
Favourite colour:
Green
Is the glass half full or half empty:
Depends what's in it
More physical characteristics
Hair style:
Medium; Long; Straight; It has its moods
Eyesight:
I wear glasses only when reading
Body art:
Pierced ears; A tattoo or two
Leisure & entertainment
Date activities:
A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk
Music preferences:
Alternative; Blues; Classical; Country & Western; Folk; Jazz; Opera; Rock; World
Reading:
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines occasionally
Books:
(Auto)biographies; Fiction; Mystery; Non-fiction; Science / Technology
TV habits:
I don't have a television
TV programmes:
Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Nature/Wildlife
Movie frequency:
I wait for movies to come out on DVD or online.
Interests:
Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Meditation; Music; Painting; Politics; Pottery; Reading; Singing; The arts; Voluntary work; Writing books
Sport involvement:
Not involved at all
Sports:
Camping; Canoeing; Fishing; Hiking; Sailing; Snorkeling; White water rafting; Yoga
Food
Cooking:
I really enjoy cooking
Food:
Chinese; French; Gastro Pub; German; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Pub Grub; Seafood; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese
Go Out to Eat:
I eat out a few times a month
Dietary Restrictions:
I have none
More lifestyle
Pace of Life:
Go with the flow
Time at work:
I work at home
Pastimes of choice:
Reading a book
Time online:
I'm on several hours a day
Family size:
I've got a sister
Family contact:
I see them when I can
Relationship Type:
I'm just plain single
Willing to Relocate:
I'd consider it
Likes & dislikes
Animals:
I like animals
Pets (Like):
Bird(s); Dog(s); Fish; Horse(s)
Pets (Dislike):
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s)
Turn-ons:
Dancing; Flirting; Intelligence
Turn-offs:
Power
The deep stuff
Work aspirations:
I already have my ideal job
Dream home:
On a beach
Religious attendance:
Never
Politics:
Left of centre
Retirement plans:
Sailing the seven seas
Feelings about using Science Lovers:
Curious; Optimistic
Honesty:
Extremely