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I%u2019m not sure about this venue. But bars don%u2019t interest me. And Seattle can be a chilly place, socially. Sometimes, the simple things make me smile: a dog and its owner; a well-made sandwich; a beautiful leaf. My friends describe me as an artististic, creative, generous, loyal person. And whatever I focus on, I focus intensely. Life is in the details. Hopefully, we keep on learning and exploring. I%u2019ve always had a love of hiking, camping, and occasionally backpacking. I%u2019m an avid photographer (mostly landscapes), though some of my Italian architectural images were successful as well. Travel is close to my heart: I%u2019ve been around Europe abit, many of the Western National Parks, and hope to visit Paris soon. I recently visited Yellowstone & Grand Teton NP--spectacular. I love to cook and dine around. I%u2019m part of a Seattle-based wine tasting group, and enjoy getting together with friends for wine-paired dinner parties. Some live to eat, some eat to live. I%u2019m the former. A beautiful glass of wine. A simple baguette. A great cheese. Wine is a lifelong passion, as is cooking--and their relationship. Art, architecture and fashion also. I grew up around here, in The Sticks, and know what hard work is. I need you to have that understanding as well. I can go from sweating hard on the trail, taking in nature, to cracking a Grand Cru Bordeaux at The Met, discussing the nuances of both the food and wine. Love live music of all kinds. I need you to be ready for adventure, but still enjoy quiet days/evenings. I want you to have your own career, interests and friends, but have at least a cursory interest in mine as well. Is it possible that you have a passion besides work? Bonus. Are you comfortable getting dirty, yet can still slip into stilettos later? Balance is a big turn-on.