Affable yet cerebral, enigmatic, wry, irreverent, ambiverted, self-deprecating, independent, and obviously succinct!

Integrity and civility are paramount values.

Serenity and occasional solitude are frequent desires.

A quintessential WASP background, but not at all religious.

I would enjoy a companion who is international in perspective, knows "the difference between Iraq and Iran", is self-confident (I fail at continually boosting egos), and classy (know it when I see it, but can't define it!).

She likely would prefer barefeet and shorts v. a dressy gown.

She abhors pretension, and loves genteel folk.

She mixes well in a multi-cultural society, is well-informed and insatiably curious, as well as discerning and quick-witted.

She is very busy, and I am as well.

Above all she sees humor everywhere, and delights in complicating the mundane!

Please note:

Separated or twice divorced (or more), please pass me by.

Divorced or widowed less than two years, also pass me by.

Conversations with bright folk top my list of favorite things to do.

Reading a good book, with an eclectic mix of music in the background, along with a glass of red wine, and the lady in my life would be a close second.

Write and tell me what you are currently reading.

Chemistry trumps all!

For first dates the venue is irrelevant. The focus should be on getting to know each other.