Hi!

Most of what's important is in the intro - yes, I play well with others. That being said, some want to read more thus the following dissertation...

... I guess some other important things you should know about me are... I'm not into motorcycles, I'm clean-shaven & don't have any tattoos or body piercings; I don't shoot Bambi, get drunk or do any drugs (including little blue pills). Now, if I didn't lose you already ...

... Warm, kind and genuine, that's what I've been told of myself anyway. There's probably some truth to it as I can usually tell when people are either patronizing me or trying to sell me something. You'd probably discover that there is absolutely no end to my goodness!

... I'm a loyal friend, have a great sense of humor, quick-witted and funny, honest, considerate, treat people well and with respect, easy-going, romantic, affectionate and I can be Oh sooooooo charming! I can keep my hands to myself, or maybe not off of you, but in either case I have great hands!

... I like contemporary jazz, classical music, some blues, soul & new age, good old rock n roll, movies and the arts.

... I'm more of an outdoor than indoor person; I like picnics, walking, hiking in the woods, boating, just being around the water, weekend getaways and I'm willing to participate in just about any other "stuff" you can think of that's nice to share with someone. If we're right with each other, anything and everything can be fun (btw, I haven't come this far jumping out of airplanes or off of bridges).

... I was born and grew up in Chicago, know my way around the city and love opportunities to take advantage of what it has to offer. Chitown is great place to visit but I no longer want to live there. I'm still learning about Milwaukee as where I live is between the two big towns. I love doing things out in the "country" and I'm glad it's not all that far away.

... I was raised Catholic, however I'm probably more "spiritual than religious" as I seem to have recovered from most of that. We are all spiritual beings having a human experience and I respect whatever path people choose in that regard. I've learned never to pray for patience because if I do I get too many things to practice it on; I really feel no need for "more balance in my life" - I've discovered that being flexible resolves that issue.

... I play golf and also teach others to play (it should be simple because all you have to do is hit a ball that isn't even moving, right)? When I was a kid I lived and breathed baseball; I had a bike and I went everywhere that it did. I coached, managed and umpired Little League for a thousand years and often run into adults who who say "Hiya coach, remember me?". Sometimes I get to meet their kids, it is so cool!

... I like both going out and kicking back. Games? Sure, how about poker, scrabble or cribbage, etc.? (Still play spin the bottle?) Beyond that, keep it healthy and not with anyone who doesn't want to play, where or when.

... I don't sweat the small stuff but I'll pay attention if it's not small stuff to you. Drama queen? Flash the lights for all to be seated before the next act. High maintenance? I don't know, definitions vary; it's probably not a problem if you have your own money. Superficial? Well, again I don't know, there's probably a cure for it though.

... Chemistry? Is that chemistry as in pheromones? I don't think they are digital. You can't catch them over the internet, only in person. (Remind me before we meet - I'll bring Tinkerbelle along to sprinkle some pixie-dust).


... I'm athletic, in decent shape, passionate, sensual and have a healthy libido (oops, can I say that?). So anyway, about sex? Ah, yes, the "S" word. Hmmm let's see, it's important or not so important, over-rated or under-rated, tantric for some, a duty for others, ok or not ok, preferences vary from abstinance to frigid to prudent to insatiable to promiscuous, (I probably missed something) - but in any case we're probably not supposed to discuss it, in here anyway. Since we aren't discussing it, we do know that it's neither a bargaining chip nor a weapon and that monagomy is a given, so we would probably lean toward being all for it! PDA would probably also work. LOL - there's probably a proper sequence to all of it, you think? I might have lost a few more of you here, but that's ok ...

... Someone told me once that I was a "visionary". Imagine the discussion that resulted in! I see miracles all the time because I believe in them. To believe in them after you see them is to have it backwards!

... Spring and Summer are my favorite seasons, not necessarily in that order. Fall is ok and every winter I wonder more and more what the heck I'm doing here. My favorite winter activity would be getting out of Dodge and laying on a tropical beach somewhere.

... I'm fairly handy but won't tackle any jobs that are over my head or that I don't have the proper tools for. I can cook (I like to cook both with and for someone), clean, do dishes & laundry, shop, change the sheets, don't hire a maid service, my place is clean but I'm not anal about any of it; I don't need you for any of that, or all of it can be shared, and I'm sure you have much more to offer.

... Catch me with my hand in the cookie jar I'll deny that it's my hand and I'll probably make you laugh. If it's raining outside I'll use an umbrella - unless I don't want to.

... I have two sisters and a brother, gillions of nieces and nephews, four adult children and seven grandchildren. We are scattered all over the place and we don't get together much but when we do it's a blast. I've also been blessed in my life with a network of very good friends for which I am extremely grateful.

... All kidding around aside, I'm doing ok, I like myself and you'd probably just love me! It would be real nice if I could find a nice woman to spend quality time and maybe the rest of my life with.

If you'd like to know more about me, we'd have to connect, I'm all typed-out.

Congratulations for making it this far - you get an "A" for reading and there's no letting your hair color affect your grade for comprehension. Now, if you spot any spelling, grammar or punctuation errors you have a reason to contact me first. If you're still weedin' thru the whackos, that's ok, catch me on the flip-flop.

BTW, I can IM at the Y!, AOL IM or ICQ - just let me know where and what's your "handle"? Distance can be a factor but it doesn't have to be.

Quit smoking - numerous times.

A good first date would be one that ended up with both of us looking forward to a second one. Typically, over coffee or maybe lunch is usually a good start but if you'd like to pop for a couple of tickets to London I could probably make it. Let's NOT meet at the supermarket though and grocery shop together, ok? (Don't even ask)!