Johannahh, 70

And Choosy Women are Like . . . ? If I had a "life's motto" it would be this: Failure is when you fall and refuse to get back up.

I don't fail. I've made a ton of mistakes in my lifetime and all of them were of my own making. I take responsibility for the wrong choices I've made but I also take responsibility for the many great choices I've made. My life's glass is always 3/4 full and never 1/2 empty. Sometimes I miss the mark and lose but I always try to turn my experiences into learned life lessons.

I'm intensely spiritual and love G-d with my being. I'm fairly new to this faith and am looking for a man who can be a strong spiritual and family leader.

I thoroughly enjoy being around people and hearing about their lives. I enjoy the intelligent exchange of ideas and hearing (and respecting) how others feel about issues that are important to them.

I love the outdoors and like to be outside as much as possible especially during the spring, summer, and fall months of the year.I love science fiction, movies of almost any kind (I'm a sucker for a good story), love Star Trek -- one person thought I should consider removing the ST reference -- okay done thinking, and enjoy hiking. Would love to learn to golf and learn to play chess (better). The last time I played chess I was checkmated in less than 5 moves. That is woefully sad.

Am very interested in simplicity in relationships. I believe in honesty, integrity, and real communication. I am convinced that any two people who love one another (and even if they don't love one another) can work out anything (and I mean anything) as long as they are willing to communicate respectfully and tactfully with each other. I don't enjoy fighting (and will avoid it at all costs) and really do not enjoy "drama" unless I'm watching it in a film.

I believe in optimism. I believe the best about people. Am I a regular Pollyanna or what? My sister thinks so.