I am a somewhat reserved, inquisitive, pensive, observant, sensitive, loyal and trustworthy person. I tend to be easy-going in my orientation to life. I value good companionship and loyal friendship very highly and am seeking a long-term relationship (possibly leading to marriage with an always-single, widowed or annulled, honest, down-to-earth, Catholic gentleman capable of a meaningful relationship based on mutual respect, trust, shared social and moral values and enduring love. My religious faith, spiritual growth and well-being are important priorities in my life. I tend to be conservative in my political and religious views and am not a sports enthusiast, although I am tolerant of others interest in/enjoyment of sports. Nevertheless, I do enjoy watching figure skating competitions. My interests are varied and adaptable and include (but are not limited to) academic research, computers, surfing the net, national news and politics, gardening, music, art, theater/shows/movies, reading, dining out, cruises, ferry rides, trips to the beach, walking and/or bicycling on the boardwalk. I especially like being near the water - be it an ocean, bay, lake, river, creek or stream.