ABOUT ME

I'm an enthusiastic, upbeat, outgoing, somewhat sophisticated, but truly down-to-earth kind of guy who tries to make life exciting, interesting, and fun.

As a college-educated professional, I think you'll find me to be a relatively intelligent man, curious, a good listener, and a particularly good communicator.

I’ve got a d*mn good sense of humor, am playful, young at heart, yet still mature. I especially love to laugh.

My personality is well-balanced and eclectic, with my tastes centering around Arts & Entertainment including Music (Jazz; Latin; R&B, Blues, Motown; Rock; World; Classical; Have played sax & flute).

I also enjoy Theatre, Film (especially old/foreign movies), Museums, Dancing (Swing/Ballroom), Dining out/in (Ethnic; Fine; Casual); Wine (Tastings; Discovering New Wines), Local Stand-up Comedy, and Cooking occasionally.

I love to have fun, and never sit around the house glued to the TV watching endless football games. In fact, I'm not a sports fanatic, and actually watch only a little TV. And, when I do, it's usually something educational like WGBH, The Travel Channel, The Food Network, Charlie Rose, or a great movie.

Although I'm discerning and do have an appreciation of the finer things in life, I'm more casual and not particularly materialistic or Hedonistic. I prefer to think of myself as being inquisitive, not acquisitive. My motto is "Be Appreciative of What You Have, and Don't Regret What You Don't Have". What I highly value most are the things money just can't buy.

As for my sense of style of dress, I tend to lean more towards casual, but I also enjoy donning a suit and tie for a special occasion or to go into Boston for a cultural event.

I love diverse cultures, and thoroughly enjoy traveling and meeting new people, both here or abroad. I especially love Italy and Mexico, and would love to return to explore more. Please be advised, though, that I believe in Moderation of all things, including travel.

I also speak some Italian, and am self-taught. About 2 years ago, I studied 3 semesters of Spanish at night at Harvard University Extension School. At some future point in time, I plan on advancing my fluency further.

Physically, I'm young-looking, relatively active, and fairly well-coordinated. I enjoy playing tennis, and am currently a US-certified Tennis Instructor, as well as a formerly ranked Top 20 player in New England. Be advised, though, that your playing tennis is absolutely not a requirement.

In fact, I'm not obsessively action-oriented and am not an addicted Gym Rat, although I do exercise and try to maintain good health. I also know how to relax, and prefer to think of myself as a Human Being, not a Human Doing.

Professionally, I've been a former Director of Sales & Marketing, as well as an Engineer, although you'd never know it. Indeed, I strongly prefer being with people and sharing good times instead of working alone in a cubicle designing widgets or the Better Mouse Trap. So boring!

For the last dozen years, I've been an Internet Marketing Consultant who helps companies market their products and services online. I also teach tennis part-time, which is something I absolutely love. I firmly believe in the structure of work, but I don't go overboard.

Moderation is the key of everything. This also extends to Politics, although I have some Liberal views as well. In particular, I believe in the restoration of the Middle Class via Government support of SMB's (Small- to Middle-size Businesses), rather than trusting Big Business to trickle down and spread the wealth.

When it comes to religion, I'm Jewish by birth, but non-religious by choice. However, being tolerant and ecumenical, I welcome all persuasions and gladly celebrate holidays of all kinds.

I believe in many of the concepts of Eckhart Tolle and others who believe in the power of The Soul to help people understand themselves, connect with others, and ultimately treat each other well. If I had to ascribe to a religion, it's the religion of Love and its power to heal and unite.

A wee bit more about my eclectic past... I’ve also been a successful software author, book author, and have also been an amateur airplane pilot.

WHAT I SEEK

But, far more important than anything I've said thus far, I feel the necessary ingredients of a loving and lasting relationship include shared values, shared goals, and shared interests.

It's certainly wonderful to have a wealth of activities, interests, likes and dislikes in common. But, sharing values, being a great match in Character & Personality, and having an ardent connection is what truly counts most for me.

Many rich interpersonal experiences and relationships have helped me evolve into a mature, caring, and decent Human Being, and I continue my efforts to become a better person.

To achieve a lasting bond, I feel a great relationship needs to include excellent communication, candor, respect, cooperation, compromise, accommodation, compassion, giving, patience, sharing, honesty, loyalty, friendship, fairness, reliability, integrity, tolerance, love, affection, and romance. Indeed, I'm loving, strong, supportive, and available for a connected relationship.

I'm seeking both a Partner and a Playmate, but a Partner first and foremost. I truly believe my Partner-in-Life should be my best friend and closest confidant.

NOTE #1: To build trust, honesty is always the best policy. My main photo was taken in MAR 2012, and my other photo was taken in JAN 2007. My weight is truly 190 lbs., my age is truly 61 (born August 1951), my height is truly 5'11", and I've truly been Divorced for 18 years (since 1995).

I completely believe in Monogamy, and I never have and never will cheat on my partner. Instead, I prefer to try to amicably iron out differences whenever they arise. I've learned to embrace Conflict as an opportunity to resolve issues and further strengthen a relationship.

NOTE #2: I've put a great deal of time, thought, and effort into constructing this profile. In the spirit of candor and sharing, I've provided honest photos of myself, as well as tried to accurately reveal my true self without exaggeration or misrepresentation.

I will only respond to thoughtful, considerate people who provide honest revealing photos of themselves, and tell me a little about why we might be a good match.

NOTE #3: Unfortunately, it's been my experience that long-distance relationships are difficult to initiate and maintain. In establishing a new relationship, I'm willing to travel up to 25 miles and/or 45 minutes, although I do occasionally make exceptions.

I'm Entrepreneurial, and I'm in the middle of re-launching a venture to revive the Resume-Writing software I developed and sold (100,000+ packages) 20+ years ago.

It's alot of fun, but don't be concerned that I'm an overworker. No, I always keep a healthy balance between work and play, and I'm not extreme about either one.

I really try to learn new things all the time, and either take courses or am self-taught.

I studied Italian on my own, but I took night courses at Harvard Extension School to learn Spanish.

When it comes to learning how to Ballroom dance, a professional is required. So, on occassion, I take classes, but am rusty now. I would be delighted to take lessons again with a partner.

Tennis has been my avocation since I was 17 years old. I'm entirely self-taught, but I used to be ranked in the Top 20 in New England. On a part-time basis, I teach professionally.

I was educated as an Engineer. I can do it relatively well, but it really doesn't suit my personality. I dislike designing Widgets or the Better Mouse Trap. So, for many years, I was Director of Marketing & Sales for some Boston area High Tech firms.

For the last several years, I've reinvented myself. I'm mostly an Internet Marketing Consultant, but I'm also an Entrepreneur. I can tell you more about this later.

On first acquantance, I think people notice my smile and upbeat demeanor. I beleve they find me to be a Happy-Go-Lucky kind of guy. Indeed, I love to have fun and laugh, and sometimes I tell a witty joke or two.

However, as people spend a little more time with me and get to know me better, they begin to understand my intelligence, depth, and good character. Perhaps you will, too.

Gee, it's so hard to have just one or only a few Favorites in each category.

Music is one of my Passions, and I tend to like melodic contemporary Jazz (I used to play Alto Sax & Flute). However, I appreciate many different forms. Indeed, I'm actively involved in catching live local Music. It's so much fun.

In Food, I'll simplify things by saying I have an affinity for Ethnic Cuisine, but I'm very open to trying new things, especially new tastes.

Now I ask you, for movies, who doesn't love the Shawshank Redemption? But, one of my very best favorites is Life is Beautiful, a story of unrelenting Love & Triumph over extreme hardship. American Beauty is a very provocative movie that appeals to me. And, please consider checking out a fabulous 2006 movie entitled Venus featuring Peter O'Toole in one of his best performances and last movies.

I occasionally read technical books as necessary, but I'm not an avid reader of Fiction or Non-Fiction. However, the last such book I read was written by Carl Hiaasen who wrote the NY Times bestseller called Skinny Dip, an action-intrigue novel set in Florida.

However, I gravitate towards reading self-help books on areas such as Language (Italian & Spanish), Personality Enrichment (Eckhart Tolle, James Redfield), and even dating (John Grey, Dr. Neil Warren, John Welwood). Gee, I hope the latter works!

LOVE - It truly Makes the World Go 'Round
KINDNESS - To everyone
RESPECT - And Decency between all Human Beings
FRIENDSHIP - An absolute necessity
GREAT COMMUNICATION - Enables Understanding & Harmony
RELATIONSHIPS - Thinking about what makes a good Partner
THOUGHT - It's so stimulating
MUSIC - Ambrosia of the Gods

... nearly everything under the sun, from simple to complex and everywhere in between. I have dreams, and sometimes I take action and they become true.

... either in relaxing, learning something new, watching a good movie, or out dining or catching live local music with friends.

I feel that most people have 95% strengths and only 5% weaknesses, but it's the latter that requires the most attention. But, of course, it's good to polish your strengths, too.

Many people suffer from rushing to judgment at times, myself included, and I work on improving myself in this regard. I'm completely certain I have other foibles, but if you spend some time with me, I think you'll find that they're just relatively minor.

There's a wealth of things I seek in a great match, but they're simply too numerous to mention here. So, please take a look at what I've already written and decide for yourself.

All I ask is that you truly feel we're a great match in the vast majority of areas I've already mentioned. In general, I value Character & Personality more than I do Likes & Dislikes, Activities, and Appearance, not that they aren't all very important.