I'm an engineer - a practical dreamer. I was born in Denmark, but lived only 30 years in the drizzle, before I discovered Santa Barbara, and I have rarely looked back. I have been married twice; 7 years the first time (in Denmark) and 22 years the second time.
I like to think I still have time for one last wonderful marriage, but I know I can't wait forever for that to happen magically by divine intervention.
I have mostly given up on the romantic idea of the one and only soul mate who in one person perfectly satisfies all your relationship needs, and you know it instantly when you meet. I am deeply suspicious of "instant chemistry". Yes I have experienced it. I have also experienced it fade away, and I have experienced it grow slowly from a friendship. I know that friendship lasts much longer than lust and to survive the inevitable rough spots, an intimate relationship must be with your best friend. This time I intend to start with the friendship.

My career - which is not quite over yet - has been all about building the Internet (with a lot of help from Al Gore, Jr).
Recently, I have become an art lover: I collect paintings of the mountains I can see from my house, mostly painted by artists I have met.

Analyzing complex environments and situations.

I tend to smile a lot when I forget myself.

I love to listen to singer/songwriters: Contemporary folk, alternative country, call it what you will.
I love musicals, and very recently saw "Love Never Dies" (in Copenhagen, Denmark), the sequel to "Phantom of the Opera". I can't go to New York and not see a show on or off Broadway. (I love Manhattan. I love the cheap hotels in the Manhattanville neighborhood.)
I read a lot of non-fiction, and love biographies and autobiographies. One recurring theme has been leadership qualities. I am trying to get started on Senator Robert Byrd - did you know he was also a bluegrass fiddler? Last year I read about the decline and reconstruction of the American auto industry - from "All Corvettes are Red" to "American Icon".
Did I mention that I love to sit in when songwriters perform almost-finished songs - With hearts raw and open. Also, the work of the late Kate Wolf: "Here in California", "Give Yourself to Love".

NPR, coffee, books, my Sonos stereo system, my Prius, music.

... how I ache for a hand to hold when walking on the beach.
... will I ever find someone who is intelligent enough to engage my mind, spiritual enough to engage my heart, yet tolerant enough to want to be with me?
... how miraculous it is that we live on a planet that has everything we need to sustain us.
... how many wonderful artists we have right here in our community.

... probably at home. On a typical Saturday night, I'm sitting in a church, listening to songwriters performing original work.

If it is private, why would I admit it in public?

you would like to meet me.