Do you like my username? Before deciding on MisterSoftLips, I played around with several others to appeal to women: HaveYouLostWeight, LetsVisitYourMom, YouGetTheRemote and ItsAlwaysMyFault.

What I like in a woman:
1. Athletic or slim. Maybe average if you don't mean average for Somoa. I love a woman's curvy body with the 70% waist to hip ratio we subconsciously seek. I can't help being programmed by evolution.
2. Spends much of her time laughing, especially at my jokes.
3. Drinks socially or not at all.
4. Playful.
5. Sexy figure with all the parts that let me know you're a woman, not a boy. A tight pair of jeans or a skirt are always a turn on.
6. Smart. It goes without saying you wouldn't smoke.
7. Disagrees without sulking.
8. Non-dogmatic in religion.
9. Relieved that Obama has ended the reign of terror and error of the Bush years.
10. Over 5'4". (I'm 6'1")
11. When I send her an email, she writes me back. It's good manners. Even if she isn't interested, I appreciate her taking a few seconds to give me some closure.
12. Healthy and active. We might be doing something outdoors together and it's always great to have someone who doesn't want to spend all her time on the couch.
13. Love of animals. I like seeing them, photographing them, playing with them. You don't have to share this pastime but be cool about my doing it on my own.

I live and work in Marin County, and want to meet someone who lives less than 45 minutes away. I am very healthy with no STDs. I'm not afraid to smooch you in public like a mule eatin' an apple. After all, our lips have 2,000 nerve endings - the second highest in the human body! No wonder it's so much fun. I believe sex is probably the best thing we can do to bond body and soul - mentally, physically, emotionally. Afterwards we need to have all the other stuff that keeps a couple together, like conversation, shared interests, common goals...

If you must have a man with a full head of hair, you should pass me by. I have a straight corporate editing job but in my spare time I may do stand-up comedy and wildlife photography. I'm also writing a humorous screenplay about internet dating! When we meet, I will definitely make you laugh until milk shoots out your nose. If you live in Berkeley, make that soymilk.

Whew, that's quite a laundry list. You don't have to meet every item on this fantasy parade; I won't meet all of yours either. But if the chemistry is booming, the rest pales by comparison.

If you are in my list of favorites, drop me a line. If you aren't, maybe I just haven't seen you yet. I'd like to hear from you too. Be bold. How are we going to be interviewed on Oprah unless one of us makes a move?

I have a shorthair indoor/outdoor cat. If you are allergic, be forewarned. I keep the place clean. Bring your white gloves.

For the first meeting, it's important to be where we can talk and not be distracted or drowned out. For an actual date, I'd like to engage you in deep conversation over dinner. Figure out what makes you tick while you get a sense of what I'm all about. We could also take a hike in a beautiful nature area and get to know each other.