...or at least well travelled, articulate nerds.

My life has been devoted to serving the planet and mankind. I'm interested in somebody who strives for something lofty that transcends themself, not just live for survival and entertainment. White picket fences and knights in shining armor are myths, not goals. It's no surprise I also have a profile on the site Spiritual Singles.

My best female partnerships have been with women also so inclined. Teachers, health care workers, and artists work very well for me, business women not so much. I'm no stranger to business, just don't like getting into competition with my mate in the personal arena. I very much prefer older women to younger, as the wisdom and self assurance is ever so enticing! My last girlfriend was 15 years my senior, mmmmmm.

I'm also especially keen on somebody with foreign language or foreign life experience. I've lived six years on two other continents, so that different insight into how the world really works is very valuable to me. Better even if you have even some familiarity with Spanish, German, or Russian. I have had some of the MOST amazing experiences and in places and events in history, but sadly nothing much has happened that way for many years.

Fifty-somethings and twenty-somethings interest me the most, because these two age ranges seem to be quite frequently about defining or redefining oneself. At least for me life has been a constant makeover, constantly excerising curiosity and growing from the corresponding experiences. Ages in the middle seem to get set in a pattern, stick to predefined roles, and get set in their ways. I'm still fascinated with women who are empty nesters or who have ended a long term partnership out of lack of satisfaction and are looking forward to trying something new, yeah!

I'm not really interested in long distance relationships. Been there, done that, already burned up the frequent flyer miles. And for so long lately I've had a GU affair of the heart, which is over with, so now I need a local partner with whom to make up for that lack of physical intimacy.

Some of my odd interests and hobbies include beaded jewelry making, volunteering for Love of the Lake, collegiate acappella music, practicing my foreign languages, following world events (especially political economy), Downtown Dallas revitalization, and following green industries.

BTW, I'm pretty busy surviving in this sucky economy with two jobs, and retooling my career along sustainability lines (getting my Green Collar). I get around by DART (hence no car), one of the third of Americans who chose not to drive, but that doesn't hold me back from meeting people. Just makes scheduling a bit tricky.

Somewhere quiet where we can really get to know each other, not just stare at each other. Coffee date, preferably someplace cozy, unlike a Starbucks. My current hangouts are Backbeat Cafe (formerly Opening Bell Coffee - Downtown) and Trinity Hall Pub.

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I'd rather get out there and meet a definite maybe than stay at home waiting for Miss Perfect!