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Please live within 20 miles of Los Angeles or I can't respond.

I’m comfortable with my life, but it would be so much better if I could find someone with whom to share it. I'd really love to fall in love again.

I’m down-to-earth but romantic. Practical but dreamy. Serious but fun. Shy but disarmingly funny. A good listener but also a good debater. I live in jeans much of the time but I also love to dress up. I love vintage pin-up style clothes (I'm curvy, as in Sophia, not Oprah) and I can rock an elegant evening gown if the occasion calls for it. I was told by one guy that I look prim and proper--believe me, I'm not prim. I'm cuddly, affectionate, sensual and sweet. But I've got an edge (most people think I'm from NYC, even though I'm a native of L.A). I’m sensitive, loving, loyal and passionate about people and the world, and I think I have a lot of good things to give in a relationship.

You: a smart, interesting, funny, involved, evolved, nice man. If you’re passionate about what you do, that’s even better. You don't have to be rich, but please have a means of support (your own) and actually be able to go out and have some fun. Sense of humor required. Caustic wit--so much the better. Sarcastic is fine--I am too. I don't suffer fools gladly, and that includes you guys who "like," wink or make me your favorite and then don't follow up. Come on, if you're afraid to talk to girls what are you doing on a dating site? Also, if you make a date, KEEP the date. Whatever happened to old-fashioned manners?

I’m a dance teacher (second career). Don’t let that scare you--I don’t need to find someone who dances. I get quite a bit of that in my work. But if you like partner dancing, great. If you don’t dance and would like to learn—that’s fine too. I teach Argentine Tango (the real thing--not the junk that passes for it on "Dancing with the Stars.") I've recently started swing dancing, which I don't teach, and it's major fun--and goes with the vintage dresses. And who can resist '40s swing music and '50s Rock-n-Roll? You've got to get up and move. But I repeat--you don't have to dance.

My first career was in the non-profit world. I was a professional organizer and Executive Director. I’m progressive in my politics, a news junkie, watch MSNBC and love Bill Maher, The Daily Show and Colbert. So if you’re a decent, caring, empathetic person who would like to see the world evolve into a more peaceful, just and rational place, we can talk. If, on the other hand, you are a conservative or--eeek!--Tea Party member, love Rush, Hannity, Beck or any of those other right-wing screwballs and are looking for your Ayn Rand/Sarah Palin/Ann Coulter dream girl, that's DEFINITELY not me.

I love movies--old classics, current major releases and indies. Live theatre is great. Music--jazz, classical, Great American Songbook, rock from the ‘50s to the ‘80s (no metal), vintage Latin. I love trying new restaurants and like a wide variety of food (with a few restrictions). I can enjoy a favorite taco dive, burger joint or a for-real grown-up nice restaurant. I also enjoy cooking when I have someone to cook for.

My reading tends toward non-fiction--particularly the history of L.A. This city is MUCH more interesting than most people think. I read my L.A. Times every day and prefer holding a book, newspaper or magazine IN MY HANDS—ink stains and all. I just can’t get used to reading newspapers on line. Recent reads: A Bright and Guilty Place (excellent), Broken Government (John Dean), Free Lunch (by my friend David Cay Johnston), L.A. Times, Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Mag, and "How to Tell If Your Cat Is Planning To Kill You." Really--NY Times best seller. It's hilarious!

Favorite places: Buenos Aires, New Mexico. California coast, Santa Barbara. I'd love to go to Spain. Closer to home: Downtown L.A, Arclight, Aroma Cafe on Tujunga, Mercado on 3rd, Pasadena, Culver City, anywhere you can get a good salad. And my neighborhood (Fairfax), despite the really annoying traffic.

Some of my favorite things: Film Noir, orchids, pilates, a good burger, 1981 Dodgers, Trio Los Panchos, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Django Reinhardt, Oscar Peterson, Motown, early Louis Armstrong, The Eagles, Steely Dan, Roy Orbison, Springsteen, Mad Men, The Good Wife, Daily Show, Colbert, 30 Rock. Art Deco Colonial Revival and Mediterranean buildings. Oh, and passionate kissing.

I’ve been out of the dating scene for some time—finally jumping back in. I’m new at online dating, so I’m viewing this as a little adventure. Who knows? E-mail me if you’re interested in talking, maybe getting together for coffee/tea/lunch.

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Appearance

EthnicityCaucasian / White
National heritageItalian
BuildCurvy
Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark brown
Hair LengthShoulder length
Body ArtNone
Health ConditionNo special Health Conditions
My AttractivenessVery attractive

Situation

Relationship StatusDivorced
Has childrenNo children
Wants kidsNo
Housing SituationAll is calm
Living ArrangementsAlone
Wants to RelocateNo
Have PetsCat
Has a carYes

Education & Employment

EducationCollege Associates
SpecialtyOther
Employment StatusSelf-employed
Annual income$50,000 - $100,000
Job TitleDance Teacher

Leisure & Fun

TV preferencesNews, Documentaries, Dramas, Situation comedies, Movies
Favorite TV showsThe Good Wife, Mad Men, Damages, Boston Legal, 30 Rock, Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, MSNBC, Letterman
Favorite movies typesComedy, Drama, Documentary, Thriller
Favorite moviesCasablanca, Double Indemnity, The Big Sleep, Chinatown, When Harry Met Sally, Singin' in the Rain, Inherit the Wind, His Girl Friday, Field of Dreams, The Age of Innocence, The Sting, Citizen Caine, Gilda, Godfather Part 1 & 2, Crimes and Misdemeanors
Music typesRock, Classical, Blues, Jazz, Latin
Favorite artistsThe Eagles, Steely Dan, Roy Orbison, Springsteen, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Django Reinhardt, Oscar Peterson, Motown, early Louis Armstrong, Trio Los Panchos
Reading selectionNews, Auto-biography, Biography, Classic, History, Political
Favorite booksA Bright and Guilty Place, All The President's Men, Catch 22,
Idea of funMovies, museums, theater, live music, walking around exploring areas of L.A., flea markets, swing dancing,
HobbiesExercising, TV, Movies, Dancing, Theater

Personality

SmokerDon't smoke
DrinkingLight / social drinker
Social behaviorReserved
Friends describe asFriendly
In High School I was a(n)Brain
Sense of humorDry / sarcastic
My great timeHanging out with friends, Trying new things, The movies, Relaxing, Going to a concert, Going to a museum
Always wanted to tryRoller skating. My older sister broke her arm rolling skating as a child, so I was never allowed to have skates. I would love to learn to skate.

Views

Political viewsVery liberal
ReligionAtheist
Attend religious servicesNever
Goal in lifeI spent many years of my life trying to change the world for the better. I feel I accomplished some small things. But nowadays I'd like to fall in love again and build a happy life with wonderful man.

Looking For

Must haveIntelligence, Good Looks, Humor, Great skills, Empathy, Sensitivity, Boldness, Spontaneity, Power, Flirtatiousness, Wit, Thoughtfulness
Look for in a partnerMan, 50-62. Brains, humor, kindness, passion. The ability to play. Someone who is interested in the world, politically and culturally. Someone who thinks we are both special. Someone who cherishes the woman he's with.
On the first dateLunch or dinner in a quiet place so we can talk and get to know each other. Maybe take a walk in an interesting part of town and then hear some music.