I am politically engaged, progressive, healthy (as far as I know), intellectual (but not stuffy about it), reasonably fit (walking 5+ miles a day, most days), funny and caring. I enjoy good conversation about a broad range of topics, especially but not limited to politics, society and the economy. I am an avid reader (and writer). I like travel, beach walks (and swims), massage, swing dancing, good jazz and a wide variety of exotic ethnic cuisines. I am a “Jewish athiest,” but not pedantic about it. Athiest, by the way, does not mean unethical—quite the contrary.

Working; operating a nursing home for one (as the long-time caregiver for my very disabled wife); looking for ways to make a difference and leave the world a better place; seeking to be part of something I care about that’s bigger than me (for most of my career, the labor movement was my cause—and still is); taking care of me (mentally, physically and emotionally) while I am taking care of another who can no longer fully reciprocate, through no fault of her own.

Filling out questionnaires like this one (not!). Listening. Writing. Caring (and caregiving—I’ve had a lot of experience with it!). Being patient. Being respectful and tolerant of others (except Republicans). Giving and receiving touch and affection. Solving problems—especially other people’s problems, which seem much easier to solve than my own. Conversation, including but not limited to political discussion and debate. Explaining things clearly, including complicated things. Being analytical. Being flexible when necessary. I’d like to think I’m a really good swing dancer, but I’m not quite there yet.

My dazzling intellect, handsome visage, winning personality—and self-deprecating sense of humor.

Favorite books (of those I read in the last year): Paul Krugman, End This Depression Now; Barbara Kingsolver, The Lacuna; Michael Chabon, The Yiddish Policemen’s Union; Joseph McCartin, Collision Course; Alan Furst, Mission to Paris

Favorite movies: Sicko; Norma Rae; Annie Hall; The Graduate; To Kill a Mockingbird; Monty Python and the Holy Grail; The Pianist; Cinderella Man; Forrest Gump; Catch Me If You Can; Dr. Strangelove; Casablanca; Schindler’s List; Inside Job; Midnight Cowboy; Network; E.T.; Malcolm X; The King’s Speech; Invictus; Food, Inc.; Super Size Me; An Inconvenient Truth

Favorite shows: Death of a Salesman; Cabaret; Three Penny Opera; I Am a Man; Cat On a Hot Tin Roof; You’re A Good Man, Charley Brown; The Full Monty

Favorite music: swing, bebop, Afro-Cuban, hard bop, post-bop and other great jazz (free jazz/ avant garde: not so much)

Favorite foods: great sushi, pastrami sandwich at Second Avenue Deli, lobster at Beale’s in Bar Harbor, tapas at Jaleo

Good friends, good books, loving touches, long walks on the beach, oxygen, and water/food—in that order.

The same thing most people spend a lot of time thinking about.

Swing dancing, listening to live jazz—or wishing that I was.

Cashews and good cheese are not safe in my presence.

You are still reading this, after getting past the description of my personal situation. Let’s meet for coffee, lunch, or a drink after work soon—life is short!

Especially if you have a good sense of humor, a positive outlook, and a warm, engaging personality. If you are also gorgeous, even better!