I had another paragraph up, but it was lame and I wasn't happy with the responses I was getting, so I'm gonna try something different...

I tend to like dark, petite, latin or hispanic women because they're feisty, mouthy and generally don't have any problem handling me. Why? Because I'm happy to tell you what I think, and that has a tendency to upset most women...and guys from California who are worried about middle management jobs and their next bong rip.

I prefer a woman who is older than me who takes care of herself over a younger one who doesn't. But any woman who is articulate, intelligent, passionate and has a smart mouth gets my attention.

I start to sound (more) like Good Will Hunting if I'm drinking or angry or both, and that'll give you a hint where I'm from. And I hate the accent.

I read a lot of profiles about the amazing lives of women who purport to be happy, motivated, and fulfilled. If that's you, good for you. Keep moving. I don't need a pill or to talk it out. You can call it "anger management problems". I call it thinking things through.

If I'm too short or my eyes are the wrong color, or I'm wearing the wrong shirt in my photos, feel free to delete my profile from your matches or give me "Unread Deleted" on the message I sent you. Life is way too long to worry about some one else's fickle opinion.

Still with me? Then you're braver than most.

The good part is I'm more open minded than you probably think. I've lived in Brazil and Ghana, doing volunteer work for children's organizations and the CDC. And for all the schooling and college I've had, that was by far the best education.

I think cooking with my girl is the second most romantic thing you can do together. Laughing is first.

I love women for all the things that are different about them that I don't understand, because they can make life bearable and the best of them hold the promise of a genuine and fulfilled life.

If you can recognize the difference between arrogant and confident, angry and realistic, and see truth when you read it, I'd love to hear from you.

Cold beer and a game! Go Red Sox! Quiet drink is good too.