About me: Widowed in 2005, 2 daughters...oldest at Unj, youngest has learning difficulties but is about to move out into supported living...so for the first time since 1994 I am on my own...35 years in government service...over 20 years in media handling for government...retired 2010...1 serious relationship since 2005 but did not work out... Lover of arts especially theatre, cinema and literature...Love history especially Grench and more recently Italian medieval history...often the basis for holiday destinations... Looking for: someone to grow old with, someone to trust totally, a friend above all other friends, someone who will tell me quietly when she thinks I am being stupid...good legs much appreciated!