Ah, profiles – the necessary evil of online dating. How do you describe and distinguish yourself in something longer than a haiku, but shorter than War & Peace? I’ve limited myself to putting 30 minutes or less into writing this thing, so…ready, set, go!

• Action, not chick flicks
• HMNS over MFAH
• Pizza, not sushi
• Lou Dobbs, not Rush
• Running, not yoga
• David Lee Roth over Sammy Hagar
• Federation, not Klingon
• James Clavell, not Clive Cussler

I’ve got lots of different interests and likes, and will try almost anything once. For fun – that could be anything. The things I’ve enjoyed the most this year were seeing Rod Stewart (and discovering his opening act “The Kin”), a book reading by Bill Bryson, Slumdog Millionaire, volunteering for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and cutting my 3-mile run time considerably. Unfortunately, the running had to stop before I blew something out permanently. If I could find somebody to take swing dance lessons with, that would be fantastic!!

I love the wit and humor of Charles****ns, but can’t resist Reno 9-1-1 either. Won’t miss an episode of True Blood (of course – vampire, not werewolf), but am equally excited about the new season of “The Universe”. Volunteering for Big Brothers/Big Sisters has been great, but now I’m moving on to Literacy Volunteers. I’ll pick a Jack and Coke over a Mai-Tai, and shooting pool over a fancy restaurant any day.

I really don’t have a “type”. I’m just looking for someone down-to-earth, smart, funny, and who is willing to be my partner in crime. Tolerance for goofballism is a must. Also, somebody who takes care of themselves. Please, no smorgasbord daters. IF DATING MORE THAN ONE PERSON AT A TIME AND JUST WAITING TO SEE WHICH ONE WORKS OUT BEST IS YOUR METHOD, DON'T WASTE MY TIME AND MOVE ON. At this stage of my life, I know if I’m interested in somebody after 2 dates. Hopefully I can find someone who knows themselves well enough to know the same.

CLOWN PIC: Yes, I know - ridiculous. Face shot was a horror show, but from the neck down, representative of how I look. At least I can laugh at myself.

If I still have your attention, send me a line!!