Mermaid66, 59

I am a 45 yr old woman, no children, with Crohn's Disease (yes, I have a pouch) and a 7 yr old Italian Greyhound Service Dog. I am very out-going, friendly, love to laugh, optimistic, happy with who I am, affectionate, compassionate, non-judgemental, spiritual and very in tune with nature and the outdoors. I enjoy walks, reading, good conversation, being near the seashore, art and applied science. I'm looking for a genuine, down to Earth, sensitive, emotive, confident without being arrogant, kind gentleman for companionship and if the chemistry is there, hopefully a whole lot more. I am comfortable with persons of ALL levels of ability and have chosen not to initially include a pic of myself to see how many people out there really live by the words " looks don't matter "...is that really how you feel or does it just SOUND good ??? If you're still with me, I just may be the woman you've been waiting for - I WILL ADD A PHOTO, after I see how my little ' social experiment ' goes I'm an overweight, but BY NO means obese woman (my curves are in ALL the right places) with blue-grey eyes and dark brunette hair. I'm actively involved in animal welfare advocacy and enjoy spending time in galleries, at bookstores, reading by the fire, gardening, and in interesting and thought-provoking conversation. I have an extremely well developed E.Q. and am by no means the dullest knife in the drawer. What truly matters to me is dignity, truth, kindness and compassion.I believe that each person has a story to tell and that no one person's story is of more or less importance than the next. We can learn from the smallest of everyday occurances and beauty exists everywhere. I would love to hear from SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY who sincerly believe that they can and are making a positive contribution to the world simply through a carefully chosen attitude of gratitude. Thank you for your time and your effort in reading this !!!