--[UPDATE NOV. 2009]-- It looks like I WILL be spending a LOT of time in Long Beach, in the very near future! I'm now the Artistic Director of a small Independent Theatre on Long Beach Blvd. If things work out with this theatre in the long run, I might decide to move the LBC, which I have often considered doing in the past. So, I would love to make a new friend or two, or even meet someone to date... who knows. I'm not in a rush. I sill live in Riverside, so I'm open to meeting someone to date anywhere in between here and there.

--[UPDATE Oct. 2009]-- My mother just passed away. She was one hell of a woman, and truly an inspiration to me!

FYI: when I first signed up here, I didn't realize how the site worked. I once contacted someone who listed themselves as looking for "looking for a casual encounter/sex". I'm not here for sex, honest. Now, cause of the way the site works, I can not contact some of the grooviest people that I come across! It's a bummer. If I've put you on my favorites list and then never contacted you it's probably because of this.

--[UPDATE Sept 2009]-- I have been spending allot of my time with my mother as she fights cancer over the past several months. There have been all kinds of ups and downs, and her condition just keeps getting worse. It's been a tough year for my whole family, but we are close, and stronger than we give ourselves credit for. Things look bleak for mom, but she’s an optimist and a pragmatist, and she’s on tough broad, my mum is… as they used to say.-------

---- Here are some facts about me: I mean what I say and say what I mean. I believe in the Buddhist idea of how the Universe operates: the simple reality that we are all the same spiritual being havening an infinite number of physical experiences. As the Beatles put it, “I am he, as you are he, as you are me, and we are all together.”

I understand that I'm no Brad Pit (I'm generally compared to Patric Dempsy as far as looks go, in real life), but I'm also confident that I'm not a troll. Still, quite frankly, I don't get much attention here. In fact, I've only been approached once or twice by someone who found my profile interesting and decided to make first contact. Obviously dating is a woman's market: they generally get to do the shopping as it were: men pursue, you ladies get your pick of the crop. I've only actually met one women from POF in Real Life as of yet. And that ended quickly because we were not on the same page about religion and we both missed that detail before agreeing to meet! She was a sweetheart and I'm glad we managed to remain friendly. So that's why I revised my profile! I don't want to waste anyone's time.

I'm a relaxed and groovy Indie~theatre artist (actor, director, designer, playwright, producer). In a perfect world I would have already found a strong, self-reliant, talented woman who understands the eccentricities of a multi-tasking artist and theatre practitioner, and/or who actually wants to join in on the collaborative creation of art! Haven't yet, so here I am looking. Experience in theatre is not required, but a willingness to jump into it like you would a life long Yoga practice, that’s encouraged. All I’m looking for is someone who might want to explore an art form with me, cause I’m determined to be practicing it every day and making a living at it.

Let me be really blunt: I'm not a "player", and I don't play mind games, I don't like drama. I'm also NOT shy, or inexperienced. Nor am I sexually conservative, nor do I judge others for their sexual preferences. I'm agreeable and somewhat middle of the road on most issues. I'm not in a rush to jump into a relationship too quickly, cause that usually backfires! But I also do not want to waste time with meaningless encounters. Somewhere there is a happy middle ground. I want to make all kinds of acquaintances. I'm NOT here just for sex. I'm here to make connections and discover new and interesting and hopefully compatible human beings of the female persuasion with which to be friends, and perhaps pursue more in the future. I have no pre-conceived notions and I'm very receptive to other's needs.

Just for clarity: Buddhism is NOT actually a religion. That is a misconception about Buddhism that Western Culture has. Buddha was not a prophet, nor did he proclaim himself to be any kind of super-natural God to be worshiped by his followers, thus Buddhism is NOT a religion. It is NOT even a philosophy. It is especially NOT any kind of Morality Law or Code of Conduct. What is it then? To summarize and paraphrase Allen Watts: Buddhism is a practice that leads to a realization about the true nature of social paradigms, a way of liberation from existing social conventions that divide and misconstrue humanity's true relationship with the rest of creation, otherwise known as the Universe. It is a marvelously empty event, which actually can not be described in words because words are limited by their act of classification and the experience of unexcelled complete awakening can not be classified. And though I identify as such, I'm not actually a "practicing Buddhist". I just think they have the right idea. I guess you could say I am an aspiring Buddhist. In part, I do not "Practice" any of the existing Buddhist Practices because they have to some degree become like most religions: the form and ritual has become more important than the experience... Having said that, knowing the following about me is especially significant: I deeply respect faith and spirituality. I admire people of all faiths! BUT I do not accept the validity or supposed authority of any religious organization that claims to be the "Only Truth and Salvation" on the one hand, and also slaughters human beings in the name of God, on the other. No offense to anyone who loves God (that's faith, like I said I respect that), but each and every major religion on the planet is guilty of that hypocrisy. Mind you, I was raised in the Roman Catholic Church, and nearly entered the seminary as a young man. I do not make that statement about religious institutions lightly or without knowing a great deal about the History of religious institutions here on Earth; I spent three years educating myself on the topic before finally deciding to abandon my interest in becoming a "Man of God's Church" Also: "Race" or "Ethnicities" are BS, they don't actually exist: ALL 6 Billion of us on the planet are HUMAN BEINGS, and genetically speaking 99.99999999999999999999999% identical! All of that may seem like TMI for one's profile, but I've come to believe in being very specific and over sharing on here: the more direct, the less likely that anyone who would eventually be offended by my point of view will bother to contact me. ALSO: I'm quitting cigarettes, but its not easy.

I believe in investing some time through email, chat, facebook, or the phone to get to know each other a bit first. We are each entitled to our own preferences and tastes, so matches are not easy to make. It takes a little trial and error. A little effort in up-front communication prevents misunderstandings, drama, and trouble.

A first date, in my book, should be simple, fun, and allow for good conversation. Brunch somewhere pretty, or a local hiking path. I like to cook dinner on a date. It’s fun, it's active, no boring silences, and plenty of time to talk and get to know one another. Of course coffee and good conversation is a classic. Or beers at sunset. There is always something simple and fun to do which can make for a fun first date.

As for my type... I don't have one particular type, as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I know what I like. As for defining some parameters in an ideal partner- that can be darn near impossible. But I do value women with strong personality, who are honest, down to earth, relaxed and groovy, connected to their own needs and desires, and know what they want. Things I no longer put up with: Extremism, drama, bigotry, dishonesty, unjustified jealousy, irrational button pushing, inflated ego, being accused of things I have not done, being cheated on, and closed-mindedness. The past is the past. I’m here and now, and open to making friends, or going on dates, or finding that special perfect spark… it’s all up to the Universe anyway, lol.

get to know me better at "My Space .Com/nonsequiter"
or "facebook .com /MrZeppo"


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