I like to work hard and play hard. As for my work, I have been a real estate investor for 12 years, I am also an artist and operate a small jewelry business here on the Oregon Coast. I travel as much as I can. My greatest accomplishment was moving to Mexico in 2000 to build a home; challenging is the best word to describe this experience. I am happy to say I live in the United States. My passion is art and it stems from my love of nature which has become my true spirituality. I am extremely passionate on certain issues and very independent in the sense that I expect to be treated with respect; not talked down to and in return I give the same. I like intelligent conversation and can give the same. I seek equality. Looking For: I am seeking a modern man. A man who is independant, financially secure, confident with himself, intelligent, ambitious, hard working and has arrived in life (happy with self and accomplishments). I am a bit of a woman's libber when it comes to how a man TALKS to me. I am not seeking a parent or some superior being; instead, I am seeking a friend, possibly a partner and most important ... an equal. I enjoy travel, art, cultures, and living life. I do not punch a time card and would prefer that my life long soul mate does not either. I love animals and kids. My son is 19 and on his own; I would prefer similar.