48 years old Italian-American originally from Long Island (NY), divorced 5 years, teaching is my second career - started my working life as a civil engineer. I have two young ladies 21 and 18 - both live away from home (of course the holiday visits). I enjoy doing almost anything you can think of that doesn't put your life in danger! But particularly love the beach, boats and water in general. I own a home in Chantilly, I teach in Manassas.
Power walks, cross training and weights are my preferred form of torture - I mean exercise. I take care of myself and the loved ones around me.
I am very affectionate and passionate - so I need an affectionate and passionate person for my mate. So Cold Fish need not apply. I want someone I can rely on, not lean on! I want a man that has my back, not one that wants to prop me up. I stand just fine on my own two feet. So I really don't need a Knight in Shining Armor.
I love to cook and care for hearth and home, but when out I love to let my hair down and play!
Chemistry and connection are really key for me - so the cyber pen pal stuff is of little interest. If you are satisfied with what you have read - lets meet and sniff each other out. At my age - I can usually tell what works and what doesn't.

And speaking of age - please be old enough to at least be my younger brother - not my son!!

On a first date - Talk! So it doesn't matter how that is accomplished - take a walk, sit at a bar, chill at Starbucks... Just going to decide if we are a keeper - or a catch and release.