I enjoy reading, music (no rap), some travel looking at this beautiful country and meeting the great variety of people and how they live. I have retired and have the time to be casual and take life at a slower pace. I prefer sharing life's daily jobs and the ups and downs that everyone runs into as we live. Friendship and trust are very important in a relationship.

I feel a first date should be public and in an environment that encourages conversation to allow both parties to feel safe and to explore each other.