Date men and women from United States / Arkansas / Oakland, 49 year old

Date single man from United States. This meeting people online can be frustrating, but I will keep the faith.
I've had a varied life and career. Married for 20 years, divorced for 10, have two great adult kids. My 25 yr old daughter lives and works in NYC and my 20 yr old son attends a university in Upstate NY. He visits on breaks from school. Pretty comfortable with myself, but miss the intimacy of sharing life with someone special. I'm usually relaxed and easy-going, but I seem to fit the idea that a Scorpio can get a little passionate at times.
Made a living as a technician for 20 years, then went to grad school as an adult. Mixing my blue collar skills with some ivory tower learnin' worked out quite nicely and landed me a great career in educational technology. I've trained my family and friends to just tell people, "He makes online courses that don't suck."
Would love to meet somebody who is comfortable in a variety of social settings. If you like to travel and are fairly active, that would be sweet.
Cheers, b

Meet people from United States. I grew up in the Bay Area but I've traveled far and wide.... I'm a better-than-average hula hoop-er...My radio is stuck on KCSM... .. I'm inordinately passionate about what I'm passionate about, but I'm intensely interested in everything else... I'm allergic to chicken but not to feathers... I've been told I have a generous and trusting nature, so I guess I have to believe that's true... I make a half-decent dance partner, a good living, a super-awesome linguine. I do what I believe in. I've played just about every sport though currently it's hiking and biking, yoga and swimming. I'm an a designer and writer and artist and I write poetry (e'gad!) and I'm green and I vote. I'm a lifelong Giants fan, I love music and politics, literature and art, nature and sidewalk furniture (extra points for what that is!). I can yabber with the best with 'em. I love to mess with ragamuffin kittens. I have a evanescent 12-year old girl who lives with me only half the time, though she's always in my heart.
As for *you*... you've got a brain know how to use it... you've got a spirit and feel free to follow it... You've got a body and know how to enjoy it... You're kind and you know how to show up... You have your own sense of gravity but you aren't afraid of falling... You can't get enough of planet earth. You trust your instincts and aren't too proud to check your assumptions at the door.
I know how to be true and you do too.

Date a man from United States. People have a lot phases in their life and sometime it hard to describe and select events that describe you as person. So, here is my best effort... I am originally from New York City, before moving to California. I have been living in the Bay Area for the last 10 years. Now I can call the Bay Area home. I love everything about Bay Area the weather, the people and the landscape. Did I mention the weather…..?
I am about 5’-11” and average weight. I am mix race German and Panamanian. I was born and grew up in Panama. I when to College and got my BA degree in NYC. I work in the High Tech industry.
One thing that I really love is traveling and learning history. I have been all over Europe and to Asia recently. From all the countries I have visited, I love the UK, France and Switzerland. These countries are so beautiful and full of history. I love the London for their history and in France for their food and Switzerland for their skiing. When I travel I love staying in this small town and that make very intimate and personal that the big towns. One thing I can say is that the best fun I ever had traveling is when nothing is plan or scheduled. I have discovered human nature it always try to be helpful if you try or put your best effort in speaking their language.
I love speed. Like must guys I love car, motorcycle and plane racing. Anything that has to do with speed, I am there.
Lately I have developed a new passion. Dancing Argentine tango. It a beautiful and sexy dance. I still learning and I consider myself a beginner level. I still have a lot of open road ahead.
I am an easy-going, very down to earth, open mind person, honest person and independent person. What see is what you get. I am looking for a lady who's open-minded, honest, spontaneous, and with similar interest. Someone that have a great sense of humor and enjoying traveling and now maybe enjoying some dancing….

Meet someone special from United States. I believe in full disclosure...I'm hooked on two things. The first: I'm addicted to fresh fruit from the Farmers Market. It's so much better than the grocery store and it makes me faster at tennis. The second: I'm hooked on Pandora. There's something about having new music fed to me all the time that feeds the amateur musician in me.
The music thing; I was an amateur musician more than 20 years ago. I don't play guitar and bass much anymore but if I hear a song I like I come home and knock off the riffs....so I still dabble. If you can sing or play, we'd have a lot of fun. Don't worry, though, I'm not that good anymore so I'm not looking for a partner to play gigs at parties.
I've been to cooking school and will dazzle you with my fresh-ingredient approach to meals. I also make a mean risotto; It's about being patient, and I'm ok with standing over the pot, chatting, drinking wine and stirring for 20 minutes.
I'm gregarious, love socializing, have a huge love of life, am inquisitive, clever, funny, driven and full of ideas. On a practical note I am stable, financially sound, can do my own laundry and don't whine.
I'm looking for someone to connect with; laugh with; someone to communicate with, and share life with. I want a true partnership, one where we share a vision of where we each can thrive. You'll love that I love to spoil you and once you know me, you'll adore me back so we both feel good.
She has a way about her...is poised, athletic, motivated, self-sufficient, smart, witty, charming with a killer smile and great friends. She delights in being drama free, and if she plays tennis gets huge bonus points!
Sound like you? Then I've been looking for you...drop me a line or send a wink. Even better, finish the joke in my headline...creativity gets bonus points!
P.S., add 3 to my shown age. I'll probably end up with someone in their 40s and many people range search and cut off at 49 I noticed. All of my friends are early 40s and my ex is 40. I am young in body and mind.

Date a soulmate from United States. I love to read and hang out with friends. As for trying new things, I'm more a creature of habit (e.g., Sunday night is dinner and games with family & friends, Tuesday night the Taqueria where kids eat free) so anything new is either because I was invited or it was initiated by someone else. I've been told my serious side can be intimidating and intense while my silliness is warm and welcoming. I work somewhere that keeps me well stimulated intellectually , politically, culturally, and socially. I love the Buechner's quote about vocation - "where your greatest passions meet the world's greatest needs" - that's been me the last few years in my work and volunteering. I'm not as active athletically as I used to be, but I bought the Zumba DVD set that I'm totally enjoying. I also got some other home workout stuff that I'm sorta committed to, but we'll see with time.. I'm close to my family, and often have them stay with me - my brother recently bought the house behind me. My fifteen year old son lives with me every other week. He is the pride and joy of my life. (Next section is from friends) He's a dreamer, who really imagines a great world for everybody, so that's what he's working towards. He has a strength of spirit, a passion for social justice and community, incredible articulateness, gives full attention and listening to others, demonstrates loyalty and support of people, has a deep faith in the goodness of others.I think an ideal mate for me is confident, independent, loves to laugh and make others laugh, can appreciate the full range of emotions that folks have, is sensitive to cultural differences in our world, is committed to personal and community growth. This mate is a good planner who also can be spontaneous. Ideally, she is family oriented and understands the dynamics of the extended family (i.e., occassional drama;).

Meet men and women from United States. Hi
I am an artist, a father, a meditator, a student, and a traveler. At this stage of my life, I am not looking for a match to to satisfy some missing element in my life. I am looking for a partner to enjoy life's ups and downs with; someone who likes to read, travel, think, giggle, wiggle, and dance.
Basically, I am looking for a fantastic, fit, lovely, healthy and intelligent woman who understands that passion engenders passion. She shouldn't be afraid to explore and she must be confident. Know that I can listen and respect you for who you are, even if we're not meant for each other.
I am an educator by calling, an emerging artist authoring a voice, a father because I have a large reservoir of love, a Red Sox fan because I love drama, educated because it's fun, decently read because it's awesome, and drug free because it's better that way.
My favorite places are my mom's screened side porch, a warm beach, a mountain trail, quiet natural hot springs, exploring new places, used book stores, stadiums, and music halls. And when I am not dreaming about the aforementioned places, I am actually in one of those places.

Date single man from Oakland, United States. I'm simple. I like what I like and I expect that you know yourself well enough to say the same. I enjoy a woman's confidence and will respect her more than ever for being herself. I love to enjoy the outdoors together and just as easily head to the symphony. I am well traveled and am ready and more than willing to head out to a new adventure at a moments notice. Let's have some fun.
I am attracted to a woman who takes good care of herself and enjoys social situations. Spur of the moment adventures are as important as hanging out, cooking together and staying in on a Friday night.
Life is very short. I know I can be an excellent companion and best friend. I want to share everything without a second thought. I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life with excitement. Finding who to share that with is why I am here I guess! I want to bring out the best in my partner and treat her like a woman should be treated....respectfully. Let's get together and find out if there is an interest. I want to meet someone amazing...I'm ready for that.

Meet people from Oakland, United States. Be adult, playful, dont take yourself to seriously, realize, specially as an older adult that there is more to life than material gains, that as we get older we are suppose to teach our children, others values, understanding, caring. That beauty is only skin deep, that there is much more to a person than whats on the outside, but the heart, the mind, the humor, the compassion & passion, the partnership between two people, the love-if present, fondness are what truly makes us happy.
I am just me, no more, no less, kind, good hearted, passionate and compassionate. Believe in people, caring about other people. Just a man with a good-heart and a wicked sense of humor. A person who doesnt mind putting themselves "out there" emotionally, because fear only lessens our ability to interact. so why be afraid of life? why not embrace it like when we were young, spontaneous and somewhat care free. We can be adults, but retain that child in us all, that as we grow older it comes out less, and also lessens with each passing year. Why cant we still be sexy, spontaneous and enjoy life, while at the same time taking care of our adult responsilities.
Others wonder why I am single (happen to you also?), I have been called handsome to very handsome, sexy, dimples.
Looking for someone who wants to start the day off with a kiss, a hug and end it the same way. A person that wants to hold hands, affectionate, quick to laugh at themselves and finds time for humor while dealing with the stresses of everyday life, who would like the door held open for her as we enter each and EVERY building, who appreciates a good man with a good heart.

Date a man from Oakland, United States. My life has usually been exciting, busy and fun. I have come to grips with what I want and what I am willing to pay for it. Play hard, work hard. I am fascinated with anything different and as a result, I like interacting with people (or at least getting to watch people in life) to see how they react; why they do things. After several years of youthful busy bodiedness, I realize that I would like to do this with someone else. It would be a lot more fun. Hmmm.... My ideal match! Within reach ;)... Actually, I probably won't recognize you at first. Who knows? We may even argue about something first. Next thing I notice, is that this interaction has been going on for a while, and if it stopped, I would miss it. If things kept going on, I would have to cancel my Match subscription.

Meet someone special from Oakland, United States. Male, Completely functional with normal human capabilities. All senses operational. Brain funtion perhaps not completly normal but who's is?
Ideal match: Female with normal human functional capablilties.

Date a soulmate from Oakland, United States. I like to do things on weekends, bicycling, going to the beach, SF for food and outdoor entertainment.
Basically, by Thursday I want to have made plans for something on the weekend even if its just a film somewhere. I'm looking for a friend and hopefully more. I'm a professional, liberal, represent workers. I acknowledge that things are not all right in this country, but believe in living. I want more of the good simple stuff, like above. J

Meet men and women from Oakland, United States. Well I guess my pics, such as they are, sum up some of what I crave when free of the day to day. Fresh air, kickin' it on the coast, picnics, champagne and oysters.
I'm a very nice loyal, non-judgmental, laid back guy who is active and likes to try new experiences. I'm busy and I guess a little selective but very attentive and affectionate with the right woman.
I'm a hands-on, DIY kind of person. My sense of curiosity makes me want to learn how to do new things, rather than pay someone to do it for me. I'm having fun trying photography now but have a ways to go (explains my photos ;)).
I have an allergy to drama, negativity, and arrogance. I like an active lifestyle, I'm into the sea, yoga and martial arts, food, wine, exploring and new experiences.
I find humor in almost anything and i find it a turn-on. I'm grateful for my blessings - that usually puts a smile on my face.