Date people from California, United States. I am a maker of baby penguins, I know the dance of life: I know when to dance slowly and when to speed up and when to be still.... I know how to listen and I know how Not to fix...I play well and love deeply and enjoy life in all its manifestations
the good the true and the beautiful...I go to Burning Man and the New Orleans jazz fest every year and I have been on 13 vision quests.... I can be still or I can be moving
Meet a soulmate from California, United States. I am smart, sucessful, happy person who would love to share the enjoyment of life with someone else. Some of the things that bring enjoyment into my life are weekend trips,foreign travel, scuba diving, skiing, tennis, gardening (especially love plants that generate fragrances), hiking, biking, good food, exploring and romantic walks along deserted beaches, exploring tide pools, exploration of new things and ideas, art (especially oriental and photography), and time with family. I have been fortunate enough to travel to may places in the world and have briefly lived in several foreign countries. I often find it is not so much what you do, but who you are doing with that brings true enjoyment of life. A simple meal with the right person is definitly a better meal than a fancy meal at a 5-star restaurant with the wrong person. In college I trained as an engineer and spent my years in that field, but eventually I switched to the non-profit world. Sitting by a warm fire, enjoying the sifght and sounds from the ocean, or unhurried cuddling in the morning is wonderful experience. I believe I am younger both in looks and outlook than my age. I am part time dad two boys and wish the older one lived closer. One has graduated from grad school the other will soon be out of high school. There is plenty of room to share my heart with some else and I have the free time to enjoy their company. Much of my ideal match qualities are qualities I value within myself. You would be someone to enjoy life with, someone who is basically happy and comfortable with who they are. You should be young at heart (I am not old enough yet to feel, look or act my age). Some of the qualities I would look for in an ideal match would be honesty, integrity, spontananity, gentleness, intelligence,strong sense of values(not necessarily identical to mine), playfulness and enjoyment of sensualness of life.
Date single man from California, United States. I don't believe in living small, but I don't believe in overly visible either...subtle, gracious and thoughtful works very well! I believe authenticity and a kind heart are two very important qualities.
I'm not trying to be mean, but, if you're photo's are not current, or don't reflect how you appear today, I think that's deceptive. Sorry, we won't be a match.
I put photo's of my home, mention my travel and financial experience, not to impress you, but to give you a sense of how I live... my style, art, surroundings, interests. I believe the surroundings we create, the activities that interest us, the work you've chosen says a lot. In this cyber environment, giving you a glimpse of my life, without being to revealling is a good thing.
I respect most views and ways of life, unless you determine important decisions by magic, hope without action or marginal science. I have a deep sense of my spirituality that is personal and I'd be happy to share, once we know each other. I'm not particularly looking for someone who is wealthy, or well traveled. Your warm heart, intelligence and willingness to explore a relationship will be most important.
I've been an entrepreneur since I was young, selling Christmas Cards door to door in the snow. I grew up in a small farming community where kindness was the norm, not the exception. Since then, I've always enjoyed following my dreams! I can be a risk taker, without being stupid or over the top...I've been known to produce concerts, invest in real estate, the arts and start ups. I have a soft spot for creative people. I've been a musician, a writer and an actor, (had my SAG card) but none of them very well.
Now, I own a fundraising company that allows a foot in two worlds, charity and business. I'm on a charitable board that helps inner-city kids get educated. When I see a panhandler, I usually give. Sometimes my friends think I'm a sucker, my thought, what's $1.00 or $5.00 to me, but it could mean a meal to another.
I love to travel and flew the coast of Australia in a small plane, gambled in Monaco, danced till dawn in St. Tropez. (must admit, it's been awhile since I danced till dawn, but the spirit is still there). I celebrated my 40th in Paris, my 50th in Rome, 60th in A Brazilian Club in SF. I visit NY once or twice a year and sometimes dream about exotic places. Wouldn't it be fun to take a month and simply travel together?
But, most important will be the day to day time spent enjoying and maneuvering through life. If you have kids, I'll see them as a gift. What will make me happy is the simplicity of sharing a warm home with someone special. My home is an oasis, sunny, peaceful, private.
Qualities I admire are courage, compassion, warmth, style and an ability to be light hearted. Little things say a lot, calls returned, keeping commitments, being sensitive to more than just yourself. I reciprocate too...a note left behind, a gift for no reason.
I'm looking for a fit and stylish woman...(your own style) who has taken risks and knows herself. Depth of character, ability to communicate and a kind nature will be "sexy" to me. A woman that is comfortable in her own skin. I don't expect perfection, I'm certainly not perfect...I've made some mistakes and some wonderful choices. I would love to hear about your approach to life!
My mother once said, "it only takes one to make you happy", I'm experienced enough now to understand.
Meet men and women from California, United States. I'm an east coast transplant, moved here over 30 years ago, and have had a great ride in my life on the west coast. Was an art student, then graphic artist, then photographer for a number of years. Have been in the computer industry, and software sales for 20 years currently an account manager for an SF firm to architectural firms in northern California. It's a great way to make a living, and I work with some great people and clients. Have always been a car enthusiast, into sports cars, driving them, working on them, and driving instructing for many years. I enjoy the sun and the beach, and traveling and seeing and experiencing new places and definitely the many things California has to offer. I enjoy movies, action, comedy, and culturally revealing, visually interesting and thought provoking are high on the list, and art museums, and seeing live music. I like to read as well, and commonly devour a book in two sittings, and subscribe to a number of car and popular culture magazines. Enjoy dinner out, or in, and great company is really what matters. I try to stay in shape, which is as much about diet as it is about exercise, and I feel like I'm winning for the most part!
I'd like to meet someone with similar sensibilities, who is easy going, wants to be together with someone, not necessarily with the exact same interests - variety is the spice, after all - but together, there for each other, willing to go with the flow and enjoy being together.
Date a man from California, United States. I am a builder in Mill Valley, play a lot of tennis and enjoy fun conversations.
I like all the good things there are to do and see and enjoy in the SF Bay area.
We have an abundance, if not an overabundance, of great activities in which to participate here and can create a tendency toward dilettantism. (Is this a word?)
Meet a woman from United States. Looking for a long term relationships, life should be shared. The kids are grown and gone, lets build some memories as we explore life.. I'd love to have someone to travel with and discover all sorts of off the path adventures.
Hope you are involved in volunteer work,
I have finally been able to achieve something I wanted for a very long time - involvement in helping people directly who need a one time bit of help. The foundation I work with is unlike United Way or others in that we give scholarships/grants directly to the individual who need something, we don't run it through a business model that pays the COE $400k off the top.
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Date men and women from United States. I am a successful artist and am looking for my later life companion. I enjoy being alone, but think life is richer when shared. I like intelligence above all...and playfulness...I adore British humor. I love to travel and think of myself as European in many ways...especially the Italian part of Europe. I adore the synergy that can occur with the right mate. It is all about energy systems!
Meet a soulmate from United States. I view life as a creative and enlightening journey. I love people and gardens, music and art, mountains and oceans, and books and travel. My home is filled with light, color, and open windows and doors.
Growing up and spending most of my life in Mill Valley, I realized I hold a strong sense of place -- the lush green hillsides of winter that turn golden in summer, the gentle presence of Mt. Tam, the intimacy and comfort of a small town, and the rhythm and promise of the ocean just over the hill, are all a part of me. However, I think it was the adventure of crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, as a child, into the energy and diversity of San Francisco that first stimulated my love for exploring new places -- and a trip across "the pond" to England when I was 6, sealed the deal! Travels through the US, Canada, Europe, and now Mexico have ensued. Sharing, planning, and experiencing with a someone special enriches life's adventures and makes them a lot more fun!
Five years ago I first visited Oaxaca and immediately fell in love with its beauty, energy, and creativity. So, when I found myself unexpectedly retired 3 years ago, I relocated to Oaxaca. My Spanish language skill was limited to two years in high school, but IРІР‚в„ўve always wanted to learn to speak another language -- the move here has provided me with the perfect opportunity. ItРІР‚в„ўs not easy, but itРІР‚в„ўs another page in this work in progress....
While continuing to maintain a presence in Mill Valley and returning twice a year to the US to visit family and friends, I am relishing my downsized lifestyle on a rooftop overlooking the valley where corn was first cultivated. Travel has shown me that "place" is something to be explored, appreciated, and enjoyed -- not something to cling to. So, while I love my life down here, I'm not tied to it. Bumper sticker wisdom seen several years ago resonates: "When you live in your heart, you are always home."
For several years I volunteered for the Mill Valley Film Festival and the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival. While artistic expression is seen everywhere down here and Oaxaca is home to a lively art scene, movies are a different story -- thus trips to the US include cramming in as many movies as possible.
My musical tastes range from The Beatles (of course!), Dylan, and Eric Clapton (saw Cream at Winterland San Francisco in 1968) through Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Jack Johnson and Corinne Bailey Rae, and from blues and jazz to classical music. And now I'm loving the musical sounds of southern Mexico -- the voices of Lila Downs and Alejandra Robles singing traditional songs, the harmonies and guitars of Trio Santo Domingo, and the countless marimba players who set up on sidewalks all over the city and whose music provides a soundtrack to life in Oaxaca.
My friends would characterize me as an optimist, strangers have told me I have a nice smile, and, while I have a serious side, I try not to take myself too seriously -- I love to laugh. My family and friends (many of whom I've known most of my life) are where I have always placed my highest priority -- they are a wonderfully creative and intelligent crowd! Of course, I am incredibly proud of my 2 sons and stepson and the men they have grown to be. All three continue to fill me with wonder and teach me great lessons.
Who am I hoping to meet? A creative soul with an adventurous spirit who values honesty and sincerity, is playful, kind, gentle, intelligent, has an open and non judgmental mind, an appreciation for the beauty and gift that is life, and a man who knows how to be a friend, as well as lover. Most of all, I'm ready to be surprised and delighted!
I'd prefer a few lines to winks.
Date people from United States. I lead with gratitude. Love humor, integrity, character. Trust is a must! Communication, of course. I have had to work hard for a happy life and I'm thrilled that this is true. It has made me a better person.
I have a wonderful group of friends. Marriage always scared me, yet I would like to have the right partner. I have taken care of myself and would prefer a man who has done the same.
I'm primarily an intuitive personality. I like romance and would prefer a man who is sensitive (not overly), and considerate. I like athletic mence.
A golfer would be nice, but not necessary.