...longing to meet a woman who loves kids, laughter, and who
is an articulate/intelligent communicator with a sense of humor to complement mine
takes care of her physical self but is not consumed by it
wants to tell me about herself (i'll listen)
views this profile with a measure of curiosity.

I can list these totally biased attributes about myself:

I am Always:
Above all, a loving, compassionate, and committed father of two wonderful, caring, funny, engaging, and talented boys (10/12) who live primarily with their dad…
honest, ethical, respectful of others (and I truly mean it)
striving (2b better; look forward; be thankful)
apologetic on those occasions that require it
UNAFRAID to communicate emotionally or intellectually
taking responsibility for my own actions, inactions, mistakes, as the case may be
finding the humor in all of life, excepting of course true tragedies
dreaming about finding someone who ‘gets me’, and who wants to
loving music, especially but not limited to all genres of Jazz, 60s rock, classical
capable of not living up to my expectations (or perhaps yours)
self sufficient
a man with heart

I am not always, but capable of, or being described as:
charming
putting foot in mouth
articulate
clever
possessing a sense of humor
looking for the parent manual (u know where it is?)
hanging out and online at Panera’s or Barnes and Noble (usually w/ boys)
grilling, cooking stir fried food
burning toast

I am Never:
irresponsible (alas, maybe forgetful)
liking to do laundry
getting everything done that I planned on today..
regretting my first marriage, nor it’s failure
needing you to match my every outlook on religion, politics, etc
a couch potato
needing to compete with you
abusive
perfect or expecting others to be…
needing of your money

I am or was a:
F/T jazz guitarist and p/t adjunct teacher at State College until the mid 90s.
current consultant to Erie County where I work on the software systems that run all the law enforcement agencies across the county.
A recent Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do who is no longer afraid of his own shadow, but still afraid of everyone else’s…hey, at least I conquered the former and accomplished this along with my then 10 yr old son Avery

I enjoy:
Relating to children
Live music
Food…informal or fine dining…
Bicycling
Classic movies
Modern flicks, especially Pixar/Spielberg
Swimming
Parks
Waterfront
Summer nights
New York at Christmas time
Being demonstrative

I seek someone who:
Can laugh with me (and at me?)
takes responsibility
whose attractiveness is present but surpassed by their inner beauty and intellect
believes me when I claim that I have a lust for life, but not pursuing lust...
is playing for keeps but taking one day at a time
has gotten this far reading this and is still interested

I used to think an adult beverage, i.e. coffee/latte, etc...but an activity (walk in public place in a quaint village, art gallery, etc) that allows for conversation but perhaps steers us away from 'the interview' could be preferable...