Hi, and thanks for looking. My friends describe me as a good friend and a great hugger/massage therapist. I get along with most people, and people seem to come to me with their problems, so I try to help or just listen if they seem to want that.
I am looking for something that could turn into a long term relationship/marriage eventually (after we have really gotten to know each other). My sweet and smart dog is my only "kid" for now, but I am hoping to add to that in the future, whether I have my own kids or adopt. (The main reason for my divorce and (Catholic) annulment is that my ex lied about wanting kids; and yes, I am over him). If you already have kids, that's great. I would not try to take their mom's place, but would be happy to be a trusted adult to them, and/or a second mom if they and you want that. If you are not interested in having (more) kids, then we are probably not a match. I am NOT looking for just a sperm donor, I want the whole marriage and family thing, the real thing; but I am not looking to jump into anything - I want for both of us to make the right choice.
I am intelligent and enjoy various types of humor (especially literal humor), and I am pretty laid back. I enjoy music (most kinds), my volunteer work with a great local non-profit, going out with friends, kids, the arts (including theatre, drawing, and photography), walking my dog, sports, playing pool, traveling (when I can afford it), watching sunsets, and looking at the night sky, among many other things.
I'm looking for someone who is honest and communicates, makes me laugh, challenges me (at least a little bit) intellectually, and knows what he wants; someone who is fun to be around, yet knows when to be serious, and can be romantic and sensual. Being best friends and having chemistry are extremely important to me.
Send me an IM or e-mail and feel free to ask questions if you're interested; if not, I wish you luck in your own search.

Update, August 2009: Am at the beginnings of a relationship right now, so just looking for (platonic) friends at this point. I will update again if that changes...

Something fairly casual and in public that we mutually agree upon and enjoy - could be just to meet for a soda, tea, or drink, or walk and talk to something more traditionally date-like.