I am a native New Yorker who grew up in Manhattan, and I have a friendly and cute dog, a Bouvier des Flandres (cow herder of Flanders). I go often to the theatre, both on and off Broadway, and I also like searching for good films by independent film makers. I love foreign travel, especially barge cruising in France and small ship cruises in the Mediterranean. My reading taste is mostly history now, but in past years I have enjoyed a great deal of 19th century Russian and French novels. I believe that friendship is the best of foundation for a romantic relationship.

For first dates, I prefer dinner or brunch in a relatively quiet restaurant so that we can talk and get to know each other.