sallye2254
08-06-2008, 12:34 PM
I have been wondering if any men on WACCOBB who are over 40 ever date women over 40? Do any of these men eschew motorcycles, fancy sports cars, dope, cigarettes and alcohol? Would any of them NOT judge a woman by her height, weight, bank account, or preference for a single man? Do any of these men fit the "relatively sane" moniker? Perhaps you would.... So, I'm writing.
I'm turning 54 in August. Perhaps that is "too old" for you, so I thought I'd just say that right off. Even though I appear younger, I have no interest in deception. I'm proud and grateful to have lived this long, since too many of my friends and acquaintances have not been that lucky.
I am single, and if you're not actually single, not legally and completely free, please do not respond.
I'm not particularly fond of pets and have none, because I am slightly allergic, so if you are flooded with animals or let them roam all over the counters and furniture, that also won't work for me.
If you watch a lot of TV, especially organized sports or violent films/TV show, also won't work for me.
If all of these "gates" have been successfully opened, let's continue.
I'm further "left" than most "lefties," but not an activist; I just hold those views. I was raised Jewish and relate to it culturally, but not religiously; I'm a practicing Buddhist (Tibetan, Vajrayana), which is central to my most cherished beliefs and values.
I live alone, in Sebastopol, and also work here, for a nonprofit (upper management), but I'm not a native.
I have a grown son who lives in NYC with his fiance. He's a musician by heart and a computer technician (server maintenance manager/network engineer) by trade.
I'm wildly funny, extremely intelligent, surprisingly tender, unflinchingly honest, completely loyal, spontaneously kind, appropriately and seriously sensuous, and, according to everyone who knows me, quite unusual. I'm not slender, not tall, and have no interest in make-up, commercial purchases, shopping, high heels, jewelry, or fancy cars or clothes. My hair is mostly not grey, yet, curly and somewhat longish.
I like to swim and do that for my main exercise, and also ride my bike (short distances, no real hills).
I can't hike on hills or walk very far or fast due to injuries to one knee in my youth. I do not smoke, drink, do drugs, or enjoy those who do.
I like romantic, funny, sweet movies, or adventures without a lot of blood or fight scenes. I read a lot, mostly nonfiction, and some silly "women's" fiction, mysteries,, and romantic novels the way others eat candy. I like many kinds of music and play the piano myself. I like to cook, but am not a baker or fancy cook. I like to talk, listen, discuss, analyze, and understand. Quantum physics, psychology, spirituality, human emotion, and other deep topics interest me greatly. I'm moderately good at and like to play word games (Scrabble, Palabra, crosswords), some kinds of cards, and chess.
I am not taking any psychotropic or antidepressant prescription medications and never have needed them. I'd like to be with someone who doesn't take them, either, and more importantly, doesn't need them.
I like to go to the Santa Rosa and Sebastopol farmers' markets, and go almost every Sunday to the one in Sebastopol, usually on the earlier side, so I can swim at around 11 or 12 at Ives pool.
I listen to NPR news a lot, and my favorite shows are: "Wait, Wait: Don't Tell Me," "This American Life," "The Fiddlin' Zone," "E-Town," and "Says You," and I listen often to "Prairie Home Companion" and "Fresh Air" as well.
I go to bed early and wake up early, and this is hard to change, but I do take naps when I know I have to stay up past 8 PM....
I want to get to know you, enjoy a friendship and companionship, and let that develop at its own pace into a more intimate connection. Love lives in our hearts, not our bodies..... But, great to include them, eh?
If any of this "rings your bells," and no gong sounds, write back.
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I'm turning 54 in August. Perhaps that is "too old" for you, so I thought I'd just say that right off. Even though I appear younger, I have no interest in deception. I'm proud and grateful to have lived this long, since too many of my friends and acquaintances have not been that lucky.
I am single, and if you're not actually single, not legally and completely free, please do not respond.
I'm not particularly fond of pets and have none, because I am slightly allergic, so if you are flooded with animals or let them roam all over the counters and furniture, that also won't work for me.
If you watch a lot of TV, especially organized sports or violent films/TV show, also won't work for me.
If all of these "gates" have been successfully opened, let's continue.
I'm further "left" than most "lefties," but not an activist; I just hold those views. I was raised Jewish and relate to it culturally, but not religiously; I'm a practicing Buddhist (Tibetan, Vajrayana), which is central to my most cherished beliefs and values.
I live alone, in Sebastopol, and also work here, for a nonprofit (upper management), but I'm not a native.
I have a grown son who lives in NYC with his fiance. He's a musician by heart and a computer technician (server maintenance manager/network engineer) by trade.
I'm wildly funny, extremely intelligent, surprisingly tender, unflinchingly honest, completely loyal, spontaneously kind, appropriately and seriously sensuous, and, according to everyone who knows me, quite unusual. I'm not slender, not tall, and have no interest in make-up, commercial purchases, shopping, high heels, jewelry, or fancy cars or clothes. My hair is mostly not grey, yet, curly and somewhat longish.
I like to swim and do that for my main exercise, and also ride my bike (short distances, no real hills).
I can't hike on hills or walk very far or fast due to injuries to one knee in my youth. I do not smoke, drink, do drugs, or enjoy those who do.
I like romantic, funny, sweet movies, or adventures without a lot of blood or fight scenes. I read a lot, mostly nonfiction, and some silly "women's" fiction, mysteries,, and romantic novels the way others eat candy. I like many kinds of music and play the piano myself. I like to cook, but am not a baker or fancy cook. I like to talk, listen, discuss, analyze, and understand. Quantum physics, psychology, spirituality, human emotion, and other deep topics interest me greatly. I'm moderately good at and like to play word games (Scrabble, Palabra, crosswords), some kinds of cards, and chess.
I am not taking any psychotropic or antidepressant prescription medications and never have needed them. I'd like to be with someone who doesn't take them, either, and more importantly, doesn't need them.
I like to go to the Santa Rosa and Sebastopol farmers' markets, and go almost every Sunday to the one in Sebastopol, usually on the earlier side, so I can swim at around 11 or 12 at Ives pool.
I listen to NPR news a lot, and my favorite shows are: "Wait, Wait: Don't Tell Me," "This American Life," "The Fiddlin' Zone," "E-Town," and "Says You," and I listen often to "Prairie Home Companion" and "Fresh Air" as well.
I go to bed early and wake up early, and this is hard to change, but I do take naps when I know I have to stay up past 8 PM....
I want to get to know you, enjoy a friendship and companionship, and let that develop at its own pace into a more intimate connection. Love lives in our hearts, not our bodies..... But, great to include them, eh?
If any of this "rings your bells," and no gong sounds, write back.
If not, good luck!<table> <tbody><tr><td>
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