Newly divorced (after a year and a half separation) after an 18 year marriage and I'm looking for someone I can talk to, hang out with, and go out with. I have learned how to cook and am learning how to date again.

I'm a 43 year-old balding teacher, originally from south Florida and go back to visit from time to time but don't really want to live there. My kids think I'm funny, my students think I'm nuts, and I'm usually the comic relief in whatever group I'm in at the moment. I'm 6'4", around 240 pounds, and can't play basketball worth a lick (I grew up playing football, when I play b-ball I just hang out on the middle and play linebacker)

I do have two boys (8 & 12) that will be with me 3 days one week and 4 days the next so if you can't do the whole "with kids" thing forget it; I'm a Dad, its who I am....

I'm a sucker for a smile and nice eyes (although defining "nice eyes" is difficult, I know them when I see them).

I'm not looking for someone to make me happy because I don't believe someone else can make you happy if you can't be happy on your own. But they could make life more enjoyable....

edit: after being here for a while with basically the same profile, I'm starting to wonder if it looks like I'm just some random redneck that is incapable of dressing properly and fitting in in formal settings. Not so fast!! Not entirely what I seem to be. While I am basically a reasonably intelligent, educated redneck, those qualities make me "colorful" in formal settings as I am quite presentable and not uncomfortable in a suit and tie. I am just as comfortable discussing the artistic styles of Claude Monet (love those water lilies) as I am discussing the driving style of Dale Earnhart Jr.

Finally get to change the "Separated" tag to "Divorced", yay....

Random thoughts (will add as I feel the need)

Bump drafting should be legal on public roads for people who can't at least go the speed limit

I don't define myself by the things I own but I'll admit to wanting a Corvette for as long as I can remember

Meet somewhere for a good dinner but I'm not really into the whole "fine dining" thing (just seems too formal). Really, just about anything that allows two people to try to figure out if they actually enjoy each others company I would consider to be a good first date.

Coffee somewhere for a meet and greet wouldn't be a bad thing but that's not really a date now is it??

Female
Age between 36 and 45
Live in United States
Must not do drugs
Must not be married