Date a man from California, United States. Hello,
I want to experience all that the central and west coast has to offer; the back roads, the wine tasting, the dining, the concerts and the water fronts. The kitchen has always been a comfortable place for me, participating in the preparations of meals is seen as an essential part of doing life together. I still maintain a wild hair of youthful spontaneity, playfulness and unpredictability. Laughter is important and I try to find as much of it through the day as possible. Raised to believe in treating a woman w/ respect, I have always understood the value of opening doors, pulling out chairs, the unexpected gift or bouquet all the while embracing and encouraging her independence. Ultimately the sharing of life’s joys, tasks and responsibilities w/ another is sought.
Women who are intelligent, athletic and have spunk have always attracted me. Getting lost in conversation, making a long car ride seem short or missing the start of a movie is welcomed. If you’re looking for a tattooed, NASCAR, Harley type, I don’t fit that mold. A bit of a maverick I have walked to the beat of a different drummer all my life. My vision allows me to look at things a little differently and ask why so many follow the beaten path without questioning the conventional wisdom of it all. My compassion has made me a loving and devoted father to my two young daughters and a good companion.
I have always been competitive and participated in athletics of one type or another. Great delight is taken in beating up on guys half my age on the basketball court, feeling like a young lion again…until the following day when my knees remind me that I’m well into my forties. While I would like to consider myself on the intellectual side of the continuum, the older I get and the more I learn and experience, the more I realize how much there is to learn and experience.
Professionally I work with primarily at risk young teens. It fills my cup. At times equal parts heart ache and joy. It is tremendously satisfying knowing you can make a difference.
Guilty pleasures include but not limited to Novo, Via Creek, Artisans, Kai Lana's, Crazy Sushi Fever, reserve merlots and zins, lit fireplaces, Dexter, Californiacation, Weeds,TrueBlood.
Some aspects of who I am...
Alternative rock over classic
Jazz over country
Sammy over David
Maddow over O’Reilly
Stewart/Cobert over Letterman/Leno
MSNBC over FOX
Bill Maher over Glenn Beck
S.F. Chronicle over L.A. Times
HBO/ShowTime over ABC/NBC
Trader Joe’s over Vons
Plastic over paper
Engagement over retreat
Reposado over Double Malt
Pacifico over Coors
Meet people from California, United States. need a friend or partner that understands I run my own business and it takes alot of my time.there is time to play also.painting contractor but handy in all trades.i love my mother and miss her.she moved to alaska
Date a soulmate from California, United States. Well, I'm a very down to earth person. I really enjoy nature, quiet times, peace, and friends. I love to have fun and laugh but definitely have my serious side too. I'm newly divorced so am not too interested in anything serious for awhile as my kids need my attention and are my first priority. I am cautious, but curious, about dating ... its been a long time. But I also know that life is meant to be shared and its very important that we allow ourselves to go outside and play once in awhile! So I'm entertaining the idea!!