I've done some interesting things in my life but getting married wasn't one of them. Instead, I engaged in serial monogamy, lived in Asia for 2 years, built a fulfilling career, and at the age of 42 chose to become a single mom by adopting a baby girl from China. My daughter is now 15 years old and yep, she's starting to wonder if I'm ever going to have another boyfriend, omg?! The thought has crossed my mind. I do feel kind of wistful when the weekends roll around and my daughter "helpfully" points out all of the couples on dates. So, after a fairly long break, I'm chasing pavements (Adele 19) for a kind and intelligent man who still likes to alt rock and roll. Add in an irreverent sense of humor, an appreciation for the absurd, and a social conscience, and we may indeed be a match. Kicking back, cooking up a storm, and watching a good video while the kid is on Facebook can be a cozy way to spend an evening at home, yes? My days are very full: I work for a very amped up B2B company in Oakland but I still put priority on spending time with my daughter, family, friends and uber adorable French Bull Dog. I enjoy my work (and hope you enjoy yours as well), love my daughter and and the life we've built together. Yet, I still have time for someone who is willing to take the time to build a friendship that will hopefully grow into so much more.

After finally getting my kid accepted into a great high school, I'm now free to focus on my own life: travel destinations that don't include amusement parks and video arcades, date nights that don't include rushing home to pay the babysitter by midnight, and long weekends that don't include plaintive phone calls from my daughter wanting to know when I'm coming home.

Coloring outside of the lines and making my dog laugh.

My smile (big), my shoes (tall) and my dog (he's a French Bull Dog..nuff said!)

Favorite Books - To Kill a Mockingbird and almost anything by E.L. Doctorow and Malcolm Gladwell
Favorite Movies - Pan's Labyrinth, The Matrix, Motorcycle Diaries, Das Boot, Casablanca
Favorite Shows - House, Weeds, The Daily Show, Colbert Report, Chelsea Lately
Favorite Music - Alt/Indie Rock, The Shins, Snow Patrol, Broken Bells, Adele
Favorite Food - Anything fresh, local and seasonal

My daughter, dog, San Francisco, live music, family and friends and random acts of kindness.

My daughter's musical gifts and future life path and who speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves. I also wonder if I'm ever going to meet anyone cool, kind and smart online?!

Not always aware that it IS Friday night...

Ask me after a couple of dates and I'll probably surprise both of us with what I'm willing to reveal...

You live in or near SF, have kids, like dogs and actually find something in my profile that appeals to you besides my photos. I look at photos, too, but true chemistry endures when we can connect on other levels as well, yes?

A big shout out to the Polys and cute young dudes seeking Cougars who have been giving me nice ego boosts but, um, I'm definitely not your type.