Note: The icons for me at the bottom of this page are not accurate - except the part about not being a Republican!

I have a busy day job as a public sector manager. I like it and love the people I work with, but I am more than my job. I have been playing rock/jazz/blues keyboards since I was 12 and play all original music by ear. I run several times a week along the Strand in Hermosa - 4 miles at a time. I have a large supply of bad jokes and puns. Non-religious liberal and proud of it. Separated/divorced for 2 1/2 years after a 22 year marriage. On cordial terms with my ex. Great dad to two lovely young women ages 22 and 19. Not a player - definitely a one-woman guy. In good shape and not half bad looking for 56. Loads of fun. Really. Low-key, no pressure attitude about dating. I'm here to ease your troubles, not bring you new ones. Love the arts and the outdoors. 100% honest in my profile. DOB 11-17-52

Coming to grips with my workaholic behavior. (I was a marvelous slacker in my youth.) When we talk I'll tell you about my job. Making the transition from the involved dad (coach, transportation provider, cheerleader, cook, etc.). Feel like its my time to have some fun with the right person. Focused on fitness and music. Would like to do more in the way of collaborating with other musicians, which I basically do none of right now. But I do play every day.
Still a singe dad, providing a nice home for my youngest.

Keeping up my end of a conversation, making you smile, playing keyboards, staying in shape and ... the rest is for you to find out.

That I'm upbeat, positive and approachable. Yes, and fun to be with.

I read and write on the job all day, so I haven't read many novels lately. I read about current events, science, history - all kinds of stuff. The last book I finished was called "The Bad Popes" and was a real hoot.

Movies - any decent movie aimed at audiences more mature than a 12 year old. Don't like movies with gratuitous violence (except maybe the Bourne Supremacy).

Music - anything good from rock to jazz to classical and even opera. Favorite music is progressive rock.

I don't eat meat (fish OK), but can still find something on any menu. (Some of my best friends are carnivores.) Open to all kinds. Like spicy. Like wine. (Not a problem drinker.)

My 1929 Wurlitzer baby grand
My kids
My Ipod
My friends
College football and a few other sports
Getting out of the house, being active and exercising

Women - even tough I'm only really looking for one. (Hey, at least I'm honest.)

My friends and family and their trials and tribulations

Politics and current events

Music - mine and others'

Wherever my mind wanders

If I have a date, its a dinner, movie or show of some kind. If I don't have a date, I watch something I recorded on TV and play my keyboards. Its great to get out and walk or bike along the Hermosa Strand in the evenings.

My idea of an ideal date is to dance close in a night club to the sounds of a blues band.

Still waters run deep.

You live within reasonable distance of the South Bay, are who you say you are in your profile, have always been female, not intensely into any religious dogma, have a normal and healthy libido, have no heavy baggage or an ax to grind, wouldn't be embarrassed to be seen in a bathing suit and can be a fun-loving companion who appreciates a good man. That's no too much to ask for, is it?

Please, no big time fibs about your age.