Bartley, 66

An intelligent, somewhat shy gent seeking a intelligent, energetic woman who serves as my compliment and some degree counterbalance. Spiritual and artistic Libra who still sees beauty in the world and would like to find someone to share that with.

I like intelligent and strong willed women who tend to speak their minds and are a bit rebellious against conventional thinking. I admire a bit of fire in a woman even if I may not always agree with her causes.

You might say I'm Clark Kent looking for my Lois Lane. While I'm not Superman I have been accused of being a "strange visitor of from another planet" and certainly I am fighting my own never ending battle for truth, justice and the American way.

An ideal woman for me would be a bit of a tom boy at heart with a bit of a mischievous nature who likes the outdoors, cuddling and watching a good movie, music and drives in the country. And sometimes just doing the unexpected.

I get on well with children, although I usually start out pretending I don't much care for them. They always seem to see through that somehow-not sure why! This dates back to my very first job baby sitting for a Catholic woman's study group when I would have 10-15 kids "entrusted" in my care. I'm not adverse to having some of my own some day but it's not carved in stone (NOT 10-15 though!).

While I'm quite comfortable as a homebody I also have a need to get out and have an adventure from time to time and would love to have a companion to share it with.

I am a pretty accomplished cook, not gourmet by any means but I know how to cook a good wholesome meal and even romantic ones!

I have a BA in Communications and two years of Masters study in same. I am of above average intelligence and am very well read. Kinda shy when you first meet me but that passes once we get to know one another-and you'll forget eventually that you ever thought I was shy!