I recently retired from a long career in Human Resources, having worked for major corporations. This has now left more time for a lot of interesting things, including travel.

I own my own home in Manhattan Beach. Reading, cooking (just learning the finer techniques of BBQing), the beach, walking, and watching movies are some things I enjoy. I have season tickets to The South Bay Civic Light Opera. Love the Hollywood Bowl.

So far this year I have been to Greece and Turkey, National Parks in South Dakota and Wyoming, St. Augustine Florida, and Miami and Key West Florida, and many short trips in California. I will be going to England, France, and Belgium in May 2009. I have traveled throughout quite a bit of Europe, Canada, and the U.S. Travel has been with tour groups, by myself, and with friends. I am looking forward to trips to Switzerland and Russia, going on a safari, or just about anywhere. Bonus points if you like to drive. The photo was taken on my trip to Greece and Turkey in April 2008.

I also enjoy day trips around the LA area and weekend trips.

My friends consider me to be fun, and I have a good sense of humor. I love entertaining at home, especially for special occasions such as Christmas, Oscar parties, St. Patrick's Day, and summers outside. But I also enjoy eating out, especially trying new restaurants (but not sushi). I am game for just about any new activity. And sometimes a quiet evening sitting at home in front of the fireplace is perfect.

Now that I have more time, I plan to learn French, learn to play the piano, relearn math, and learn about how the weather works. I currently have memberships with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), The Cabrillo Museum Cetacean Society, Disneyland, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific.

I am also thoroughly enjoying my first granddaughter who is four.

I would like to meet someone who enjoys some of my activities and I would like to join some of yours.

Traveling, enjoying lots of Los Angeles-area day trips, getting caught up on projects around the house, reading, walking, not working.

Planning a trip

That I remind them of someone they know - they think I remind them of someone else.

I love most music (except rap and heavy metal), especially jazz vocalists, both traditional and contemporary.

Travel
Beach (or at least living by the water)
Family
Friends
Books
Flowers

How fortunate I am

I really don't have typical Friday nights anymore

I am not willing to admit anything private here.

You like to travel, like day trips and weekend trips, are available, are somewhat spontaneous, enjoy being at home as well.