The surface says: I grew up in Seattle and then moved to California for school, marriage, family and -ugh- divorce. Sixteen years ago my parent's house, my childhood home, burned down and enforced my great transition of returning to Seattle to handle family affairs. I moved, rebuilt and stayed. Then my brother died in a motorcycle accident, my wife blindsided me with divorce and within a year both parents passed away. What's a guy to do? I retired ten years ago from my enjoyable -and extremely flexible- "software engineering" job. I see my 29-year old daughter here often, visit my two grown sons in California and travel a lot for fun and family visits. I ski 30+ days per year, "steep and deep", and starting to kite-board, I walk each day (and I live on a hill!), I run, I visit the dentist twice a year and keep my weight hovering just above 12 stone. I'm not "ripped" but I don't have a "gut". I'm 6' tall and healthy, with a well-used treadmill and a weight bench in the garage. I'm financially secure and have no debt, not even a mortgage. My home is perched on a hillside with a view of Puget Sound, a pool and a big garden (gotta get dirty, but nothing matches home-grown tomatoes!). I travel too much to keep any animals. I'm writing a novel "based on a true story" and I love the detail and creativity of the process. Besides the writing, skiing and travel, I like movies, reading, cooking, yard work, museums, county fairs, concerts, camping and hiking, walks, jokes and heartfelt talks. I'll go for a country drive "at the drop of a hat" ... right after I turn off my computer! I like to laugh with others and enjoy witty remarks. I believe in manners. Communication, imagination and humor are important. Yes, I'm a romantic and I remember birthdays! I don't like hidden agendas, I don't cheat on my taxes and I can handle "no" better than no response. I handle "yes" with enthusiasm! Let's be real, respectful and avoid any game playing so that we arrive at playfulness.

Philosophy/theology has been a life-long evolution that has led me to self-acceptance, inner peace and to a very logical but definitely unconventional view of the mythologies of our time. Open for thoughtful discussion but absolutely no "witnessing"! No tRump supporters or Repugnicans either!

I'm looking for an active, trim, non-smoker with dreams, common interests and a positive outlook on life with whom I can share movies, dinners, travel and a daily fondness for varied aspects of life. Personal chemistry must provide a spark.

The trouble is that I can't depend on a website to let me know you even exist, while you're out there dodging Cupid's arrows and all the come-on lines, avoiding hooks and bypassing the "sinkers". I'm your red rose, out in the weeds, hoping for connection and to start our conversation, but what's a girl to do? I have a solution: you've read this far, so edge up to the line and take the first step. Let me know you're here. As Abba said, "Take a chance on me!" I hope to hear from you!
John