For starters, if you were attracted by the screenname I've written a test you might have fun with - it's tough though!
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Before you read my 'essay', I'm allergic to cats; like 'em, but can't be around them; know I'll miss meeting some great women as a result, darn it!

Grew up in Atlanta so am a Southern gentleman at heart, a Ga. State psych grad and moved into the HR world. I moved to NYC in '78 and stayed for 22 yrs. Was a Corporate VP of a Fortune 100 for 13 yrs, then did the entreprenurial thing. Also have spent time in Boston, Chicago and 4 yrs in Philly. Along the way I owned two antique stores and a B&B in addition to doing the corporate thing (LONG story). I've restored two Victorian homes and enjoy doing home 'fix it' stuff. I also enjoy entertaining and cooking (still need a recipe tho!) NOT a 'Type A', but not excessively laid back. It appears many women 'my age' have a passion for 'the arts', their kids, their job, cooking, pets and petunias. I'm not a vegetable yet and hope there's a lady who retains a passion for men! "Languages of Love" indicated my Primary type was 'Physical Touch' - hand-holder/cuddler/+, so need a woman who's retained her sensuality/passion. Triva/Scrabble/Jeopardy player. Bit of a 'wild child' early on, have mellowed, but still a libertarian at heart. 'Eclectic' sort of sums it up I guess.

Have parents 91 & 88, so spend time helping them a good bit. Also have a 25 yr old daughter, a sister and 3 nieces. The economy is playing havoc with my profession (executive recruiter), but guess I'm not alone there! Do considerable reading (historical to sci-fi, finding hole-in-the-wall restaurants, heading to Cashiers/Asheville/etc. Miss Lincoln Center, NY museumsand Broadway theater, but NOT the hectic pace of the Northeast....Atlanta suits me FINE.

I don't 'volunteer' a lot of this stuff, but since you asked....again, 'eclectic' fits. Was a champion foosball player in my youth, pinball wizard, badminton/tennis were loves. In two honors programs in grammar school & H.S., was president of a fraternity, taught hotel/motel management at a jr. college while working for Marriott. Beyond all that 'stuff' (and more importantly), I'm really a good listener and can 'connect the dots' pretty well...sometimes dots that others don't see.....should have been a psychologist.

I'm not an extrovert by nature, but am able to have a PBR with a plumber or share a glass of port with a CEO. I'm not the first to voice an opinion, but quite often add some perspective that sets a new direction for conversation or puts a new twist on things.

Ayn Rand turned my head around after I worked for McCarthy in '68, recent reads include Testimony and Cold Sassy Tree. Love all food (that's a problem!) but love 'hot stuff', so sushi with wasabi, 'hot' Thai/Chinese food, and Mexican are all favorites. Love a nice Italian/French dinner as well. From the South, can't pass up a good BBQ restaurant! I enjoy anything from the Mills Brothers (ANYbody know who they are??) through DooWop and into the 70'-80's. Steely Dan is one of my all-time favorites.

1) Family - that's got to be #1 for anyone I'm interested in.
2) Honesty/Integrity - Ok, I'm not a 'holier than thou' type and don't hold anyone to my standards, but I typically try to take the high road.
3) Sensitivity - Think I'm more attune/aware of other people's points of view, 'how they got that way', and can understand their perspectives, even if I don't agree with it.
4) Women - Admit I don't feel 'whole' without a friend of the other sex. I don't like sleeping alone.
5) Driving - Find it 'decompresses' me (NOT in Atlanta, but on weekends, etc.), enjoy getting out and attending estate sales, antique auctions, festivals/street fairs, house tours and just getting into the car
'goin'
6) Computer - Do tremendous amounts of research in my profession and love digging out facts/new sites/etc. Not tied to the thing though, have too many other interests!

LOL. Anything. I'm incessantly inquisitive, will read the back of a cereal box if there's nothing else to do. Typically multi-tasking...will be reading a book, holding a conversation and watching TV at the same time. Doesn't mean I don't relish 'quiet', listening to a waterfall, birds, etc. from time to time. I enjoy absorbing information ...when a stand needs to be taken or a decision made, I normally have a pretty good case built for my position. I don't spend a lot of time on figuring out 'who I am' anymore, think I've got that task pretty well completed.

Do the Trivia thing at a local watering hole with a 'team' - PhD Electrical Engineer working on missile systems, an intellectual property corporate lawyer, a Mensa psychologist, IBM international auditor, etc. Great people and a chance for us to be humbled every week!

Generally I'm VERY open with people, particularly someone I'm trying to bond with in a relationship. When I'm in my rocker, I want to have a smile on my face, remembering that there was nothing I didn't try at least once. On the other hand, I do appreciate shyness and have a bit of that myself on occasion - but have gotten over a good bit of it over the years...doubt many people would guess that now.

You've managed to read ALL of the above and have reached this point! Obviously something's kept you intrigued!

I'd like to find that 'last' relationship, whether it's marriage or just long-term/live-in, but I'm also open to friends - can't have too many.