I work in and manage a stem cell biology lab at a non-profit cancer research facility. It's fascinating and rewarding work and I'm very good at it. I have a logical mind and enjoy conversing with people who understand and appreciate the Scientific Method, but I am by no means a stereotypical dispassionate scientist. The people I work with would tell you that I laugh and smile a lot and make others do so as well which helps make the lab a great place to work.

I'm single, have been in a few LTRs but have never been married, and I'm looking for one woman to share my life with. I doubt marriage is in my future because the women in my age range seem to have forsaken the institution. I'm a very social person and enjoy quality friendships but I'm not looking for someone to be 'just friends' with. My social networks are anything but vast, and I have always had just a few friends. I would prefer to meet my eventual life partner through a common friend (I actually think that makes a stronger relationship, or at least a better initial match) but that isn't happening so I'm looking here.

I'm a bit on the shy side but warm up to people after I get to know them. I'm not likely to initiate email so if I'm interested in you, all you are likely to see is me repeatedly showing up on the list of folks who viewed your profile. Too subtle? What can I say, if I found it easy to ask women out then I wouldn't be on this site and you wouldn't be reading this.

I'm a regular guy with a normal ego and don't have to be 'in charge' of a relationship. I'm a good leader and can make the tough (and not so tough) decisions, but I'm looking for someone bright and bold enough so we can take turns holding the map and driving. A good navigatrix is very sexy!

I'm expressive and have no qualms about showing it. I expect my partner to be equal to the task of sharing her feelings and speaking her mind. Good communication is required for any relationship, and essential for romance, passion, and intimacy as well. Remember that sign at Disneyland in front of all the really cool rides saying that if you weren't taller than a certain height you couldn't go on? While height is not one of my criteria, the ability to communicate is, so if you can get past that sign then together we should make one hell of an E ticket ride. If you aren't old enough to know what an E ticket ride was, then we probably would not be a good match.

My plan is quite simple. I will post enough material here so you can decide if you want to reply to my initial contact email, or to email me on your own. If you decide to contact me, please use reasonably proper English because I'd hate to mistake your email for spam. We can have a dialog and from that decide if we should skype or even meet. We can keep it light, have fun, and get to know each other, but I ask that if you are looking for a long term monogamous relationship like I am, then please let me know if and when you decide that I am not the one you are looking for. Honesty may not be as sexy as a sports car and a big condo, but that's the deal I'm tending.

Please note that I am HWP and pretty active, and that is the type of woman I am looking for. I'm not looking for perfection nor do I desire to be an accoutrement to a supermodel. I have flaws and am not hypocritical about them, my hair is thinning on top and grey is showing up on the sides. I have some freckles and moles and even a few scars.

I very much appreciate and am thankful for the fact that the body proportions of women are different than they are for men. When it comes to looks I prefer plain to fancy, though that does not even come close to describing my concept of beauty or how I apply it to an animated being. I am most attracted to women my age or a bit older and find the fully developed, mature female form to be the pinnacle of the human design. Pretty girls are fun to look at, but nothing hits you in the gut like a real woman looking at you with intent.

I am self-aware enough to know that I am at my best when I am in a good, mutually supportive relationship.

My sense of humor may seem a little twisted, but the world is awash in both amusing and tragic things and laughter is essential for dealing with and recovering from both. In fact, I take great delight in bringing everything from smiles to blowing your soda out your nose belly laughs to the people I am with.

I'm not the least bit religious, so if your existence is defined by your relationship with god or jesus and you expect the same from your partner, then I'm not right for you. If your faith gives you comfort and support and you understand that it is possible for different systems to fill that same role in other peoples lives, then I appreciate your openmindedness. Live and be well, I have no arguement with you.

On a site like this, how does one state that they are looking for someone to adore, and not come off as cheesy? How do you capture the essence of seeking a partner in crime for such schemes as poking around tide pools or making an action figure replica of a mutual friend for their birthday? Are curious, crafty and mischievous on your resume?

My special skills include; welding (arc & gas), glass cutting & drilling, woodworking, graphic design, carnivorous plant cultivation, gunsmithing, expert pistol shot and pretty good with a rifle, antique appliance refurbishing, genetic engineering (to include cloning and embryonic stem cell manipulation), song writing, art forgery, and a few other things best not mentioned here. I was in the navy for 10 years prior to college, I drive a pickup truck, and have a current concealed carry permit. If any of these are red flags for you (which would in turn be red flags for me), please fly on by.

I am very good with my hands. I can fashion materials into pleasing shapes and textures and enjoy designing and building things like aquariums, terrariums, and furniture to fit a specific place or purpose. I hope to eventually buy a house and cant wait to lay tile, put up drywall and paint my way to a paradise of my own creation.

I also make fantastic pie crust from scratch. This is not to boast, and if we ever meet I am prepared to prove this point.

If I had access to a microphone that would spread my voice to everyone on the planet, I would say two things: (1) Consider the impact your actions have on others, as well as the world around you, and (2) Maintain your speed when driving uphill, especially when it's icy outside! I know, the second comment is covered by the first, but people who are clueless about things like inertia, traction and friction do not make very good drivers - or lovers for that matter.

I have a medium build, I'm not 'ripped', I'm under 6 feet tall and I am not wealthy. Those of you who are looking for a jock, a rogue biker, or a sugar daddy should stop emailing me.

Many folks on this site prefer a meeting before a date and this sounds reasonable to me. We can meet and talk and see if we want to go on a date.

We should meet somewhere public, open and safe so I can escape in case you turn out to be an axe murdereress, then have a conversation so we get an idea about what is in each other's head. It could be drinks, or coffee (better yet tea), or maybe a walk in a park. I think Greenlake was built for just this purpose.

Regardless of the venue, my expectation is for each party to politely pay attention to the other. This includes turning your cell phone off. If you are unable to do that then we have nothing more to talk about. This is a big deal for me because the first few dates are very important and I want to spend that time with someone who wants to get to know me as much as I want to get to know her. If you have to check in with someone for security reasons, that's understandable, but if you are not independent enough to disconnect from your network long enough for a date then you are not right for me. Besides, there is the possibly, however small, that we could be making memories that will have to last for the rest of our lives together.

My 'real world' life is not bringing me into contact with single women near my age who seem the slightest bit interested in anything other than casual friendships. I'm not looking for an occasional book club or wine tasting partner, or a 'friends with benefits' arrangement. I want someone who can carry her half of an adult, emotional, intellectual, and eventually a physical relationship. Things don't have to be rushed, as every step of a developing relationship is wonderful to experience, but if you don't want to eventually end up at the same general place I do then lets not even begin. Is it really that bad to say this?

When reading this profile, don't mistake introspection for a negative outlook or lack of confidence. If I simply wanted to be 'with' someone, there are plenty of willing candidates. I know how to flirt and I know how to charm but for me those are simply skills, not objectives. I do not live for the chase.

I plan on growing my mustache back over the holidays, so if that is a problem for you then you have wasted your time reading this.