French, Dutch, Hebrew

VOCALIST, POET AND PAINTER are all part of my identity and my way of life. I give and get my energy in human encounter. I have always thrived upon interesting conversation. The creative mind is always hunting and gathering, so conversations are a tremendous playground. I listen for interesting words and perspectives. I explore the intuitive realm, seeking to spread my mental canvas with fascinating colors. That is the basis for good poetry. (A good conversation can be very poetic.) I have taught college courses in writing of all kinds. The discussions in those classrooms have been some of my favorite moments.

I have always devoted significant amounts of time to health and fitness, to all kinds of exercise and to maintaining good nutrition. It makes good sense to take care of this complex container that houses the soul. What a great feeling it is to move your body in strenuous activity and then rest in the marvelous sensations that linger.I'm an avid walker and swimmer, and I love to hike in the mountains. I love a good massage! Both giving and getting them. (I have taken some adult education courses in massage and shiatsu.) Tender touch is central to well-being.

I've sung professionally, in religious settings as a cantorial soloist and in jazz clubs. (Years ago it was folk rock!) There are precious few paying gigs these days; I shop my act around to senior living centers. They appreciate the old standards that are the heart of my act.

But my three grown children are my real heart and soul. I raised them with a lot of independence and exposed them to a range of cultural and artistic experiences. Two of them are professional performers (one on Broadway right now) and one does administrative work in the entertainment business. Can you tell I am proud?

I am in a transitional period in my life right now, open to relationship and to new opportunities. I am looking for someone with the interest and the patience to develop intimacy, someone with the maturity to grow together in harmony while maintaining individuality. I am looking for my life partner - my "beshert!"

Sagittarius

Fit

5' 4 (1.63 m)

Hazel

Ashkenazi

Single

Yes - Not At Home

No

Smile

Wouldn't Even Think About It

Auburn / Red

No pets

Yes

University Degree

Self-employed

Art / Music / Literature

Portrait artist/Vocalist

Less Than $14,999USD

Alone

All Is Calm

No

Yes - Socially

Brain

Friendly

Arts & Crafts, Camping, Cooking, Dining, Exercising, Family, Games, Gardening, Learning, Religion / Spirituality, Theater, Travel, Volunteering

Hanging Out With Friends, Going To A Concert, Going To A Museum, Relaxing, Trying New Things

See the prior window - hiking Thatcher Park, kayaking the Mohawk, playing pool or scrabble - dining out, fine wine and simple fare, downtown, followed by a stroll in the Corning preserve. A light bite and theater at Cap Rep.

Travel in India or China. I like to find homes to stay in - maybe do a house exchange. I really haven't traveled as much as I'd like. South America would be great. I would be glad to live abroad and work in a craft collective. I'd be happy to make an extended visit to Israel and work a kibbutz again.

Friendly, Someone They Want To Be

Reconstructionist

Once A Week

Liberal

Clever, Dry / Sarcastic

News, Documentaries, Dramas, Movies

Comedy, Romance, Drama, Documentary

Blues, Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Soul, I'm A Recording Artist

Auto-biography, Biography, Fiction, History, Humor, Poetry, Science, I'm An Author

An entrancing conversation in an exotic to adventurous location, for example, a discussion of favorite travel locations while hiking at Indian Ladder. Discussing culinary favorites while kayaking the Battenkill. Listening to classical music on the lawn at Tanglewood. A hot meal in a cozy restaurant in Western Mass after cross-country skiing at Cherryhill.

Empathy, Good Looks, Great Skills, Humor, Intelligence, Oddities, Power, Sensitivity, Spontaneity, Thoughtfullness, Wit

I look for a kind, calm, honest person who has the patience to feel through situations and truly listen. I hope for someone who converses with intelligence, is interested in continuing to learn and takes new roads with curiosity and energy. But I am also at a calm place, not interested in strenuous effort - easy-going and pleasant, looking for the same.

Friend, Date, Committed