Hmmm, beard or no beard? Just grew it recently, maybe I'll keep it. Yes, it's soft... Anyway, I say "dating"(relationship)...but I am open to starting there and see what develops. Heck, all 'long term' relationships start as 'dating', don't they?
Let's get to know each other without the 'pressure'! ....I'm comfortable to be with, easy to talk to; so I have been told. A Born & Raised in PHILADELPHIA, Currently Based in Sarasota, Florida, ***BUT*** I'm in Ft Lauderdale on a FREQUENT basis. ***YES***, I am considering relocating to Ft Lauderdale. Just need a little "motivation"! ;-) ........ Pretty easy going. Dry sense of humor. Very patient. Communicative; I LIKE to talk, share AND Listen!. Good soul and character. Affectionate. Romantic. Intelligent. Supportive. Unpretentious. Creative. Family Oriented. A Gentleman: I care about others, and try to treat people properly and be sensitive to others feelings...BUT enough of a "bad boy" to keep it interesting! Active in community and professional organizations. Have done meals on wheels and habitat for humanity type projects. I am actual Fifty-Seven, but show the younger age to not be contacted by women in their upper 60s and 70s...(It works!)In fact, I have been told that I look about 10 years younger. Full head of salt & pepper hair. Watching sports holds little interest for me. I would rather be doing almost anything else. And, if it's something to do with you; definitely NO contest!(YOU win!):-) I'm not in a rush for a permanent relationship, and am willing to take the time to get to know you...Children are welcome at any age, and I enjoy families and family events.

Some place reasonably quiet and casual...Now, About Her...
Comfortable to be with herself. A woman has has a positive attitude. Sense of humor (She'll have to deal with mine!) She has a good soul. Intelligence is more important than book learning. She is looking for a Partner IN Life, FOR Life...but it is OK if she wishes to take it slow and doesn't want to rush into anything. We enjoy the time we have together without any pressures. She will appreciate me for who I am, and be supportive. She's probably organized and a tad more analytical, to offset my creative. She will have a young spirit and open minded to new ideas and experiences. Entrepreneurish would be nice as well, and understand that every day will not be 9 to 5..and, then, some weeks will be more than a 4 day weekend! Baggage is O.K., as long as we do NOT need a skycap. (By the way, I do NOT consider children "baggage" and they are MOST WELCOME at ANY AGE!) Sephardic a Plus...though NOT at all required! Sorry, the IMs do not work on my computer...please send me an email! She is definitely NOT a smoker.