I am a kind-hearted, open-minded person, down-to-earth without being jaded, hip without being a hipster, discriminating but not pretentious, charming but not smarmy, funny but not frivolous. Hoping to meet someone who likes all things good: good food, good music, good conversation, good company. If you communicate well through humor, like to think and talk, and appreciate a game of backgammon over a nice scotch, we'll get along fine.

I'm a bipolar music historian (a bit less faux-sciencey than "musicologist"). Imagine if Brahms and Mahalia Jackson had a baby...

Putting people at ease, traveling, being perceptive, planning dates, surprises.

My calming demeanor. Later...my wicked sense of humor.

Not a big TV guy, but...Six Feet Under, The Wire, and Arrested Development were brilliant. I was recently turned onto House of Cards and loved it. Looking for recommendations.

I tend more to non-fiction than fiction

I'm much more inclined toward savory than sweet--Banh Mi sandwiches, burritos, chicken pot pie, Pok Pok wings are comfort foods--but I have an appreciation for a high end restaurant with excellent service.

Music...don't get me started. A bit old school, but impeccable taste.

Books, LPs, a quality burrito, a coffee shop with good ambiance, intelligent conversation, a sense of humor, learning, listening to baseball on the radio.

Let me think about it and get back to you.