I am a sparkling, multi-faceted, indescribably fascinating individual; the sacredness and grace of whose profound, intangible essence cannot be captured in a few incidental paragraphs. You must follow your instincts and contact me if you think we might have that cosmic connection, that kismet (oh, shoot, can't spell THAT word wrong; tacky tacky - help me out here?!), that je ne sais quoi (okay, I KNOW I spelled that one right), that brings people together as only destiny would have it.

Okay. Enough of that. I'm a bit of a health nut, not totally overboard (close though), and love learning anything new. Always reading several books concurrently. Dave Eggers and David Sedaris are two favorites, Updike and Roth are never fail and great re-reads as well. Sounds like a law firm; 'Eggers, Sedaris, Updike & Roth' , specializing in what? You tell me. (Oh okay, personal injury; get it?) Books on spirituality, photography, alternative medicine, nutrition, quantum physics (it's like magic!), raising kids. Anything about Edgar Cayce. Love Woody Allen movies, Dustin Hoffman, Dudley Moore. I prefer the beach after 6pm, and when it’s snowing, even better. Autumn, with its turning, falling and burning leaves, is THE best season. Football on that crisp fall day is the icing on that cake. (First, a catch with my son, then one on tv later on).

You are intelligent, kind, funny, and attractive to me. The less pretense you have, the more drawn I will be to you. You care about staying healthy and reasonably fit. You enjoy being outdoors, either biking or hiking or just soaking it in. You are young at heart, but not immature. My study group tells me I'm psychic; I say just very intuitive about people. A matter of degree perhaps. If you are a double agent or otherwise hiding something, I'll probably catch on quicker than most. So it would save us both time if you are basically of good character (we all have our faults) and straightforward about your life in general. I'm attracted to those who have a generally positive, upbeat attitude. I see the glass as half full, and if it just crashed to the floor and broke, my (and maybe your?) first reaction is "wow that could have cut my foot; that was lucky!" (We're in the kitchen barefoot, cooking together.) No my middle name is not Pollyanna. Also if you're a science geek, extra points. Or a contractor/engineer type. Alternatively, if your profile name has goofy innuendo such as any reference to '69' or such, don't waste our time. I'm a kid at heart, but as I said a certain level of maturity is expected. There's a time and a place, and a match for me won't have to have that pointed out.

I’m really good at: Listening, making conversation, making people laugh (if they have a sense of humor), seeing both sides of an issue (this one can drive me crazy; especially w/ politics), accents, never forgetting a voice, always forgetting names, being punctual, research, being resourceful, buying the perfect gift for someone, asking questions, sensing when something's bothering you, celebrating birthdays, knowing my shortcomings, knowing your shortcomings, seeing through to the core of people, taking pictures, keeping my word, off the cuff poetry/rhymes (my son loves that one), throwing parties, gratitude, being a true friend, knowing when my dog needs more attention, keeping an open mind (about most things, anyway), appreciating the wisdom of the elderly, missing my late cats, apologizing to my son when the mistake was mine.

A few favorites: Too many books; though recently read 'How Starbucks Saved My Life'- highly recommended, esp. for you fast-trackers. David Sedaris' 'Naked' had me laughing outloud, which is quite a feat. I believe I mentioned more about books previously. Suffice to say they’re important to me. Bookstores and libraries are two of my favorite places. (Yes, I can be nerdy and am proud of it.) Favorite comedy movie is Unfaithfully Yours w/ Dudley Moore. Others that I like, but not absolute favorites -Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Kicking and Screaming, School of Rock (My son’s influence, I know). Many more- I should look at my movies and add some here later. Would have to give more thought to drama genre; too many great ones, sorry. Music 50s thru 70s; Italian food, Indian, Thai, Mexican, homemade chocolate chip cookies, warm brownies w/ cold ice cream, milk chocolate w/ nuts but dark chocolate w/fruit, buttered toast, Granny Smiths, watermelon, flagels (yes that's flagels, not bagels), peanut M&Ms, champagne, Heineken in bottle, distilled water.

On a first date I would laugh at all of your witty quips and check my teeth incessantly in the butter knife's reflection (on the d.l. of course).