What can I say? I am simply searching for someone with whom I feel connection. Need to be upfront, I'm in an open marriage due to our circumstances and my spouse is aware and supportive of this (you can verify that if needed). Aside from that tidbit of California-lifestyle, I am an emotionally mature guy with midwestern values (grew up in St. Louis).

I try to live my life in the present moment, enjoying all the beauty that life has to offer. Time is too short to swirl in the eddies of past and future. As you can probably tell, my personal development is important to me. Yoga and meditation play a big part in that.

I like to have fun. Love going to live music - just saw Jason Mraz at the Greek and it was amazing! I'm an unskilled dancer, but strangely enough I enjoy it enough that I just started taking a few lessons. Really enjoying it.

When I can find time, I do enjoy reading. Ancient history, business books, and Buddhist titles are what you'll usually find on my shelf.

I work in high tech here in Silicon Valley. I really enjoy what I do and have enjoyed a lot of success, but these days I strive to keep a work-life balance. Too many years of focusing on work to much at the expense of the connections with friends and family. These days I make it a high priority on cultivating the relationships in my life. Its a richer basis for living than anything material that one can achieve.

In my spare time over the last few years, I wrote a book and it just got published and is up on Amazon for sale! It was a passion of mine and it is very rewarding to see it become a reality.

You? You've got an energy about you that makes me look twice. You're spiritual in your own way - uplifting, I would say. Definitely not crude. You're highly educated - its really important for me to respect your intellect. Staying healthy is important to you - its a reflection of your character. And, you want to have some fun!

Well, I'd have to say I don't like the question. First because if there's a real connection, we could be sitting on a park bench together and having fun. In fact, to some degree that's my litmus test: If I NEED to be doing something amazing with you to have fun with you, then its likely there's something missing in the connection department. Second, because I really enjoy doing a wide variety of things I enjoy doing so why try to name just one?

Ok, I'm done with that rant. I'll play along. First date? Hmm. On a first date I suppose I like to do something that will provide an "in the moment" experience. And I am quite sure dinner and a movie won't do that. How about a cooking class? (I just made that up!) That actually sounds a bit fun. How about kayaking in the ocean? Don't worry - we'll come up with something good.