I'm 5'9", 178lbs, athletic build, dark brown hair and close cropped beard, I ride a Harley and can hang with everyone from intellectuals to homeboys. I have degrees in English and art. I do yoga, work out, love classic rock (including Motown), and into creating or building things. I love the outdoors and activities such as camping and hiking. I love to laugh, so a good sense of humor is a must. I approach life with a "zen" attitude of optimism and am looking for the same in a woman.

A first date should simply be a casual meeting just to feel each other out and see if there is any mutual interest in going further. The cliche' coffee, a drink, Jamba Juice, ice cream, or any other context to meet without pressure, is probably the way to go.