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Barbara

I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be honorable, to be compassionate

About Me

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Myspace LayoutsI love the line from Jerry McGuire, “You had me at hello”…and from As Good As It Gets with Jack Nicholson…“you make me want to be a better man.”I believe in love after divorce - especially after having taken the time to heal. I believe that two people can disagree and still love each other and because of that I believe that "make-up" sex can be some of the best...(smile) I believe that honesty and trust are important qualities for me to have and for YOU to have... I believe, no, make that I KNOW, I can be your BIGGEST fan, cheerleader and encourager. I believe physical affection (public and private) and the tone of voice speaks louder than the words behind them. I believe that a couple needs regular interaction and communication. I believe chemistry can be developed and can grow with time. A sense of humor, NOT acting out age, being able to joke and laugh are essential ingredients. Intelligent conversations are a real turn-on. Don't tell me about your past loves or lovers. I don't want to hear how "hot" they were~ this inhibits me and makes me draw into myself. I want to open up and explore life with you and how can we do that with that over my head? Although I have an artistic side(I have sung professionally) my reading preferences are nonfiction, personal/relational growth and psychology.When I make mistakes I'm quick to apologize(maybe too quick) When I need help, I'll be the first to ask for it. When you need help I’ll be first to offer it. The same goes for a hug or a kiss or a shoulder to lean on.


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....The unborn child in this photo...becomes this baby in a matter of months...Still want to believe it's a woman's right to choose?Kimberly Maria Greco December 3, 1969 -September 17, 1986TearsIf tears could build a stairwelland memories were a lane, I would walk right up to Heavenand bring you home again.No farewell words were spokenno time to say good-bye.You were gone before I knew it,and only God knows why.My heart still aches in sadness,and secret tears still flow,What it means to lose you,no one will ever know.AnonymousREMEMBERING by Elizabeth DentGo ahead and mention my child.The one that died, you know.Don't worry about hurting me further.The depth of my pain doesn't show.Don't worry about making me cry.I'm already crying inside.Help me to heal by releasingthe tears that I try to hide.I'm hurt when you just keep silent,pretending she didn't exist.I'd rather you mention my child,Knowing that she has been missed.You asked me how I was doing.I say "pretty good" or "fine".But healing is something ongoing.I feel it will take a lifetime.There's an elephant in the room. It is large and squatting, so it is hard to get around it. Yet we squeeze by with, "How are you?" and "I'm fine," and a thousand other forms of trivial chatter. We talk about the weather. We talk about work. We talk about everything else, except the elephant in the room. There's an elephant in the room. We all know it's there. We are thinking about the elephant as we talk together. It is constantly on our minds. For, you see, it is a very large elephant. It has hurt us all. But we don't talk about the elephant in the room. Oh, please say her name. Oh, please say her name again. Oh, please, let's talk about the elephant in the room. For if we talk about her death, perhaps we can talk about her life. Can I say her name to you and not have you look away? For if I cannot, then you are leaving me.... alone... in a room... with an elephant.

My Interests

I love coffee, pizza and a movie on a Friday night. October,deer,cardinals, men's cologne, kissing, (I want kisses that go on for days), white zinfandel, margaritas, music boxes, snow globes, rainbows, butterflies, opals, diamonds, roses, any color but red. Newborn babies, pro-life issues, children, beards, mustaches,chest hair, earrings, tattoos and muscles. I love slow dancing, reading, singing, shopping, barbecues, entertaining,flea markets, antique shops, walks on the boardwalk, ebay,books and more books.


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I'd like to meet:


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Div. White Christian female ISO handsome or attractive, educated, white prof. Christian man. Beard/mustache is a PLUS! 40 to 58, handsome or attractive, weight in proportion to height or a few extra pounds, ok. A beard or a mustache is a plus. No Type A personalities. Been there done that! Someone intelligent and funny who is sensitive and caring. BTW, I have a BA degree in Music Ed. and work full time with high school students with disabilities. I like romantic evenings with candlelight dinner or an evening in with dinner or a pizza, wine and a movie or conversation. And no couch potatoes, please. I lost my 59 yr. old brother last year, suddenly, so I am taking care of myself, the way I should. I would love to meet someone who wants to jog, bike ride or go swimming in the summertime. Go apple picking in the fall and bundle up and go for walks in the winter. I feel it’s all about being together and getting to know one another. Spending hours just talking is not unusual in my past relationships. So I am ISO a man who has depth, A man who possesses qualities that when brought to the table of life make for a lasting relationship. I believe in chemistry and attraction but it's not the glue that holds two people together. It's more like a locomotive building steam as time goes by, don't you think? It's two people who can complement and compliment one another. (Do you know the difference?) Two people who care enough to communicate and compromise. Two people who see the glass half full NOT half empty. Two people who have every right to be cynical, know the odds are against them but will do what it takes to prove the cynics wrong! Two people who have an appreciation for the other's strengths, and a gentle understanding and acceptance of one another's weaknesses. I’ve learned there are no guarantees in life. Life can change in an instant. We won't be 50 forever. If we are lucky we will see 80. Perhaps that's not important right now, but someday it just may be...I know what it takes to be a team player, supportive and a partner. Someone who uplifts you, who really listens and cares about your dreams, plans and goals. Someone who will cheer you on in your endeavors. Someone who completely understands the passions you have and the desires you feel, the adrenaline and internal drive that motivates you. It’s NOT about control or being unreasonable. Control is for people who are desperate and insecure. Relationships take time and I’m willing to take baby steps to build trust, acceptance and develop a certain comfort zone. Some words that describe me: Sharp, articulate, smart, sexy, sassy, fun, flirty and fantastic. I enjoy being with a man and just spending time getting to know one another. Intelligent conversations as well as being silly sometimes are a good thing. Care to take a chance… Ponder this... The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman, with passing years, only grows.Id like to meet

Music:

Music Video Codes By Music Jesus.com

Movies:

Favorite Actors: Richard Gere, Bruce Willis, John Travolta, George Clooney, Robert De Niro, jack Nicholson, Robin Williams, Mel Gibson,Josh Lucas, Matthew McConaughey, Johnny Depp, Michael Douglas and my all time favorite forever, Robert Wagner (R.J.)Steve McQueen, George Peppard, Donald Sutherland, Cary Grant Favorite Actresses: Meryl Streep, Barbara Stanwyck, Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Wood, Goldie Hawn, Nicole Kidman

Television:

I Love Lucy reruns, Everyone Loves Raymond, The Nanny, X-Files, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Court TV, HSN, QVC, Shop NBC. Mike Rowe(Hottie: Dirty Jobs)

Books:

The People of the Lie, Dr. M. Scott Peck excellent, excellent book about evil people, we know who you all are... The Poems of Sara Teasdale The Gift of Fear -Gavin De Becker

Heroes:

"A woman whose heart is intimately acquainted with God has beauty nothing can destroy.",

My Blog

God's word (thanks Doug)

These words of God were written over 2,500 years ago by the prophet Jeremiah. Might they still apply today? "The instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, to pull dow...
Posted by Barbara on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:11:00 PST

Seduction

Why is it that some very good-looking men have no problems approaching beautiful women, but never accompany them back home? Or better yet, why is it that some average-looking men seem to have a differ...
Posted by Barbara on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:43:00 PST

One of the Best of Craig's List ( I did not write this but I could have)

It's getting to the point where I can't even read those stupid personal ads anymore, not even for fun. They're loaded with married people, bitching about their spouses, and looking for something "bett...
Posted by Barbara on Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:19:00 PST

Never Marrieds Run Highest Risk Of Early Death

The never married "penalty" was larger for those in very good or excellent health, and smallest for those in poor health, and it was greater among men than women. For the younger age group, the primar...
Posted by Barbara on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:44:00 PST

I Wanna Be the One- (Lyrics)

I wanna be the oneThe one who makes you feel something realThe one and only oneThe one who gets down deep - plays for keepsI wanna be the oneThe one who talks it through - listens to youPlease let me ...
Posted by Barbara on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:45:00 PST

Liberals: Born To Run --Ann Coulter

Liberals: Born to Run by Ann CoulterPosted Jul 19, 2006I knew the events in the Middle East were big when the New York Times devoted nearly as much space to them as it did to a New York court ruling l...
Posted by Barbara on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:28:00 PST

In Praise Of Older Women- - Andy Rooney

Andy Rooney says,"As I grow in age, I value older women most of all. Here are just a few reasons why." An older woman will never wake you in the middle of the night to ask, "What are you thinking?"&nb...
Posted by Barbara on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:58:00 PST

You're Just a Man (lyrics)

If you send me roses for no reason at allIf, out of the blue, you stop and give me a call.Once in a while, it's breakfast in bedAnd then we pull the covers back over our heads. &nb...
Posted by Barbara on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 07:16:00 PST

Everthing That's Wrong (Lyrics)

Everybody needs to be with somebodyEven after all the cold hard facts are known.Like your heart will probably breakWhat with all that give and takeStill you just can't seemTo leave the thing alone.So ...
Posted by Barbara on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 07:03:00 PST

By Sheer Grace

By sheer grace, God will not permit us to live even for a brief period in a dream world. He does not abandon us to those rapturous experiences and lofty moods that come over us like a dream. God is no...
Posted by Barbara on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:40:00 PST