I have a very particular interest. It is not to find anyone. It is to find someone. That someone must be best in class for me. That does not denigrate anyone. For each of us has their own eyes to see.

I would prefer some physical characteristics. I am not so blind as to lose the prize because it appears in a form unsought though.

While I do prize certain qualities, there are others which must be present. I require, without exception, a mind willing and agile. I require the desire to become more not the same. I expect devotion but not mindlessness. I wish for depth of character and softness of demeanor. The finesse and deportment should be such that anyone fortunate enough to gaze upon her would congratulate me for having found one so lovely. The eyes must show a soul that can be serene in her submission. The mouth should form intelligent conversation without condescension to those that may not be so blessed. The bearing should be regal without being pompous.

I am mature enough to know that success is judged mostly by the wrong criteria. Money is a poor yardstick because it comes and goes as easily as the fickleness of those that control the markets. Power is an opiate and like all opiates eventually consumes the one that imbibes too often. Culture is not defined by the ability to pronounce all the wines on the list, but everyone has to be aware of their culture and consider it to have substance and meaning.

My background is as varied as my success. I have worked for Fortune 100 companies in regional management. I have started three different companies in widely varying fields. I have been accepted as an attorney by attorneys, an engineer by engineers and a "nothing" by those that assign much too little importance to their contributions. I want to be not educated but educating constantly. I am neither "a hunk to die for" or unappealing. I am not young, but I am not old. I know that time has to be accepted as it passes, but it is not the enemy and destroyer.

I do not shy from conversation, but do not hunger for the sound of my own voice or the drone of others saying little but saying it verbosely. I consider myself eclectic in what amuses and pleases me.

I am serious about being on this site. I want to find what I seek and begin the process of enjoying my find. If you think that is contrary to your goals, please do not respond to any entreaty I may mistakenly make for conversation.

I don't put a photo on my profile because there are those that would neither condone nor be passive in exploiting their find of me on this site. The city and age may not be correct either but are both close enough in climate and decade to be forgiven. I do have to lay a bit of a false trail if I don't want to make it too easy for those that might take advantage of their discovery. I am not ashamed of my desire and quest, but I have more than myself to consider. If that offends, you should merely ignore me, not pillory me.