I like Jazz, Pop, Country and Western, just about anything but rap. One of my favorite movie lines is from Die Hard... where the bad guy asks Bruce Willis... what do we have to do to make you talk? He answers... play some rap music. Too funny.
I like to play tennis on weekends, spend time with my children (ages 11 & 12), and watch movies.
I'm independant, but tired of not sharing. I am willing to be patient to find that special someone.
My favorite teams / players for you sports minded ladies... Yankees, Vikings, Sampras.
I am comfortable both being with a crowd or being alone. Being with someone special is better. I try to maintain a balance in all that I do. I'll try just about anything to eat once... twice if I forgot I tried it before.
I'm a bit eclectic in my tastes... I am a computer consultant but I live on a ranch... I have a masters degree but can be at home with anyone of any educational level... I like to work hard but also like loaf.
I am good at remembering dates... birthday... anniversary... when the war of 1812 was fought...
I remember to buy flowers on those special occasions, and those that are just cuz'
I open doors, look into your eyes when you talk, try to hear what you are not saying as well as what you do say.
I'm a laid back individual who has learned not to be critical of others... if you are someone who complains about others a lot we will not be a good match.
Also... at the risk of sounding picky... if you are non-religious... please contact someone else... I don't care if you are J Lo and just broke up with Marc Anthony... it will not work out... and I am looking for a long term relationship. Thanks for being understanding... but that is my one unbendable criteria.

First dates should be magical. I like to do something that allows people to find out something special about the other person.