Looking to make friendsand occasional dating. I am separated with divorce papers filed, court date in January, but we hope to settle before that. This issue must be resolved before I could consider becoming seriously involved with anyone. But that does not mean we can not have a nice time to get to know each other, in a mutually comfortable and respectful setting.

I am well traveled in the USA, Europe and most recently Asia. I enjoy cooking - especially Asian (Thai). Traditional Italian (Sicllian) and Moroccan are also two of my favorite tastes. I graduated from a professional Thai cooking acadamy and consider myself well versed in Asian food. The rest of my cooking skills I learned from my Sicilian mother, aunts and grandmother.

I am both a dog and a cat person, but prefer Yorkies (they don't shed). Currently I live with a 3.5 lb pound Yorkie named "Lucy". We come as a packaged deal. She is totally dependent upon me and I need her as well.

My hobbies include cooking diverse ethnic foods, gardening, I visit the City Market nearly every weekend just to experience the atmosphere. I sneak Lucy in my packpack - who is to argue with a 3.5 lb ball of fur with a button nose?

And a guy who takes good care of a small dog says alot by itself.

I enjoy reading (mostly history), travel, going to museums, long drives in the country stopping at flea markets and other interesting places, small towns, places I've not been - just for the experience. I enjoy nature, but can be comfortable inside a house as well, depending upon my mood or the desire of the other person if I am with someone.

Musical tastes are all over the board. 60's - 80's, soft rock, classical. Actually anything from Joan Osborne to Andrea Boccelli is fine with me, peppering in Moroccan Rai and Lao Morlam.

I was fortunate to have a family that was into the Arts and that has proven to be a gift for me now. I studied piano from the age of 6 until I was a senior in Highschool. I played everytying from Chopin to Scott Joplin. Now, I do well just to entertain myself. If anything the lessons taught me to type fast.


I never was a good dancer so gave up trying, yet I'd still would like to learn Cajun 2-step.

I have a passion to study different cultures. I also find studying their language is one of the best ways to learn about the people. Most recently I studied Thai - which proved to be the most difficult language. But the best food on the planet.

My religion is more of a way of life than a 'belief system'. I have no interest in another's religion. If it works for them, and does not call for the death of others, then I support them in their beliefs.


I always try to listen to Michael Feldman, Click-Clack, and Prairie Home Companion on NPR - even when I'm out of the country.


BLOGS (mostly pics) of my international travels can be seen at: http://philthailand2009.blogspot.com

Enjoy.

A place that is comfortable for both and allows for good conversation. I'm not into bars, and a loud place just doesn't seem appropriate for a 1st date. Being able to give full attention to the moment is important to me.