Lagunaparadise's profile

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What follows sounds a bit like a "personals" post, and there's a reason for that  ;=)    Bear with me though, as I'm quite happy to make your acquaintence regardless of your gender, orientation, or any other of your attributes.  I'm an artist possessing the requisite quixotic heart and soul. I'm currently independent, "grown up" (some of the time) but playful, open minded, savvy and worldly, smart yet utterly humble and compassionate. I've somehow managed to make elegant peace with my past, I've loved extremely well, and I have a kinda wonderful and easy sense of humor. I'm traveled, curious, politically liberal and progressive, thriving on film, art, humanitarian involvement, taking care of my body and mind, enjoying the fabulous natural environment and getting out in it, kicking back AND kicking it into gear. I'm sweet. I was a model very briefly decades ago but I am very comfortable in my aging skin and body. I'm enjoying my independence, and don't suffer fools well, to be truthful (it's one of my faults.) Not only am I happy with the many new "virtual" friends I have here, I have an interest in meeting a (real life) guy with something very special, and I'm content being alone in lieu of that.

Despite being a visual artist, I'm interested in substance over style, altruism over self absorbtion, cooperation over control, empathy over apathy, curiosity over conservatism.

I greatly enjoy people who are as spontaneous as they are sensible, as passionate as  they are patient, as curious as they are content, with a humorous hubris. My 'style' is whimsical, unconventional, playful, funny, with a serious, intelligent and introspective side. Have you made contributive efforts in an area such as medicine, literature, education, the arts, the environment, politics or human or civil rights? I have enjoyed speaking publicly about important issues, rolling up my sleeves to help others, and fighting for better, innovative solutions. I'm really as comfortable getting my hands dirty in play and work, as I am refining the aesthetics of home, art and dress.

After decades of rich and eclectic experiences, knowing and loving people from every social, economic and ethnic strata, living in New England, South Florida, Kansas City, and now in Southern California, I'm very content living alone with my two kitty children here in beautiful coastal Orange County, CA. I make my living as a freelance illustrator and designer while I'm in the process of going to school to update my software skills to further enhance my work and career. I love my surroundings and wouldn't want to live anywhere else ~ unless I had a tree house or second home abroad to spend part of the year! I'm a water baby and thrive near the Pacific, and in the swimming pool when the ocean temps are too frigid.

I really shattered my elbow in Feb., but have set a totally outrageous goal now which is to complete a women's only triathon called the Danskin. My physical therapists said it will likely take two years to get myself ready to do this.

Crafting a life is high art. I'm grateful for the expansion in my world view which my past relationship history has given me in a myriad of ways; bitterness, anger or regret are largely foreign to my personality make-up. I'm infinitely curious and childlike. I thrive on travel and cultural emersion experiences, eco and humanitarian travel, and exploration generally.

I have three independent and happy grown sons who've blessed me with two  lovely daughter-in-laws. They live in Washington, DC, Southeast Florida and Monterey, CA. I'm a political animal, coming from a political family -- my Dad ran for the U.S. Senate, unsuccessfully. I drive a Prius thank God which gives me 48 mpg, and I love creating a warm and inviting 'nest' where the doors are always open and the wine's always ready for friends and family. I'm forever up for attempting new experiences and forging new frontiers. My interests and tastes are highly diverse!

Warm wishes to you and all you love, LesLee

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