ArtisticSoul's profile

I love anything to do with water. Swimming, water skiing, floating! I spend my summers gardening. I grow a lot of different things, but my roses take the most time. Playing with my dogs, is one of my greatest joys. The eldest is Georgia, a Shepherd/Chow mix, Duke the Second, a Jack Russell/Rat Terrior mix, and Elizabeth Katherine, ( Lizzie Kat ), who is a full blooded Rottweiller. All three are adopted. I also love to fish, paint, sculpt and design. I love spending hours walking through great museums. Of course that was easier when I lived in New York, but we have a world class museum here in Kansas City. My only family is my beloved niece, Courtney, who lives with her family in Wyoming. She's all grown up with two children of her own. I also love the theatre, opera, and the symphony.

Anything to do with animals, children or my church. Catholic Charities does so much good for people. Luekemia and Lymphoma Society, I volunteer for. I worked for many years for the MD as well as the MS and Easter Seal telethons. My mother always taught me to give back. My life has been blessed in so many ways, that whenever I have the opportunity, I try and be of service.

I love the classics, blues, jazz and good old rock 'n roll. Mostly the great russian composers. I still play the piano occasionally, ( mostly at Christmas ). Anything by Elvis or Barbra. Handel and Tchicovsky make me weep and harp music always reduces me to tears. I'm a bit sentimental.

Cashmere Mafia, Two and a Half Men, Desperate Housewives, Grays Anatomy and Dancing With the Stars! I also watch Fox news - way too much!

Gone With the Wind, Casablanca, Snow Dogs, Doctor Zivago, anything that makes me cry!

Any biography or autobiography. Anything Shakespere. The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran, the poetry of Emily Dickenson, Edgar Allen Poe, and Clive Cussler. I also love Jane Eyre and most anything by the Bronte sisters. Elizabeth Barrett Browning is a favorite as well.

Let your life be life a snowflake, to leave a mark, but not a stain. *my mother. also - For all that has been, thanks. For all that will be - Yes.and my own- Don't curse the darkness - light a candle! Guess who makes candles?

My niece, all my adopted nieces, and I'm lucky to have to best group of friends, any girl could have. In my life I have had the opportunity to meet and work with people all from all walks of life, but my favorites are my " Sisters In Life- Elise and Kate ", my blood niece Courtney, and all my adopted nieces, Lisa, Erica and Adrian, and all the many babies I get to love and play with.

Maui, New York, Colorado, really my back yard. I enjoy my flowers and my pool. It's just an extension of my house, and therefore, I decorate as such.

Horses, Dogs, Cats, Elephants - I've been lucky enough to ride one bareback! I also love Dolphins, wolves, deer, almost all critters, except reptiles and rodents. My grandfather used to say that I was the original " Ellie May Clampett ". " There's nothing better for the soul of a woman, that the outside of a horse". I'm stealing and changing that from the late great Will Rogers. Nothing quite clears the mind, than just you and a horse riding head into the wind. It frees my mind and lifts my soul

What are you buying at the farmers market?

Bouquets of fresh flowers

Who is the first person you would tell if you won $500?

My friends

Are you saving for retirement?

Yes, sometimes

Do you own a cell phone? If yes, how long have you owned one?

Never want one

Who in your life is going back to school?

No one

If you were a contestant on Jeopardy what would be your dream trivia category?

Shakespeare, Television and Movies

Who are your heroes?

My Grandmother, My mother, my late husband knew all about courage, and Ronald Reagan

Are you looking for a new job?

Yes, I like my options open

What is the most important reason for dating?

Find a serious relationship

What is your favorite family dinner?

Lobster and Prime Rib, although being from K.C. - I never turn down good BarBQ or good Chinese!

What is your marital status?

Widowed

What kind of trip would you love to take in Italy?

Take part in an art history tour of Florence

What would you buy if money wasn't an object?

Help people in need

Do you think it's a good idea to pay for a child's college education?

Yes, if you can afford it

Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

Probably my grandmother. She was way ahead of her time. She laughed through enormous obstacles. She taught me how to endure everything life throws at you - except how to be a widow.

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Poker

How many children do you have?

None

What is your educational background?

Bachelor's/Associate's Degree

Now that you are over 50, what are you doing that you never thought you would?

Gardening and fishing. None of my friends ever thought I would take up fishing. My art has become an integral part of my life again, which gives me great joy. I also enjoy getting a little dirt under my fingers. My nails are just long enough that nobody thought I could bait my own hook - I'm really good at it!!!

What do you typically do on a Saturday night?

Go out with friends

What organizations do you belong to?

National Republican Party, NOW, National Forensics League, National Thesbian Society

Men look most attractive in:

Business suit

How is your garden doing this season?

Blooming & gorgeous

What is your favorite type of music?

Classical

What is your dream vacation?

Traveling from country to country in Europe. Enjoying true architecture and visiting all the museums and gardens with my " Sisters in Life " - my best friends.

Where were you born?

Kansas City, Missouri

How much are you paying for a gallon of gas this week?

$3.00 - $3.25

What is your favorite picnic food?

BBQ & Coleslaw