So, here's the challenge. You could be the right woman for me if:

1. you don't care that I'm under 5'10" (5’8” actually).
2. you don't care that I'm a single part-time parent of a boy.
3. you don't care that I'm a nerd (yup, Star Wars, D&D, anime, the works, baby! but I also like camping, football, wine, literature, art, theater and much more) and I'd like someone I can share all my interests in, not keep them separate.
4. you don't care that I'm a returning college student and not already in a high-paying job that will allow me to fly you to Mexico once a month.)
5. you don't care that I don't own a home and my apartment is usually messy because of #2 and #4.
6. you don't care that I have close ties with my mother (however, the apron strings are definitely cut.)
7. you don't care that I'm friends with my ex wife (we started as friends and are happy to be back there.)
8. you don't care that sometimes I just want to have sex because we can.
9. you don't care that sometimes I will talk to your chest regardless of how big your breasts are because I'm trying to use my x-ray vision to see them.
10. you don't care that despite the last statements, I actually put God first in my life and believe in Jesus (just not big on the organized religion thing.) I would prefer you do, too.
11. you don't care that I will make a joke at the worst possible moment.
12. you don't care that I'm bald.
13. you don't care that despite all my best efforts, sometimes I get scared, too, especially about dying alone.
14. you don't care that I can't hear you when the TV is on, regardless if it's football, beach volleyball, the Academy Awards or Heroes.
15. you don't care that I attend just about every sci-fi/ fantasy convention in Denver for work.
16. you don't care that my work is writing sci-fi, fantasy, mystery and/or children's books and I may never be rich.
17. you don't care that I don't want a bunch of cats in the house.
18. you don't care that I don't want more than three kids in the house at any given time (that's mine plus one to two more. kids should never outnumber the adults by a 2:1 margin.)
19. you understand that even if you got this far and still are interested, if we don't connect physically, we can only be friends.
20. you understand that the second time you stand me up (everyone gets a second chance) that we're done!

That's an even twenty. So what do you get for all this effort? I'll give you the following.

1. I will love you unconditionally for the rest of your life.
2. I will love your children even when they vilify me as the evil step-father.
3. I will never call you fat or ask you to diet (I might ask you to quit smoking, though)
4. I will be your best friend through the toughest times of your life.
5. I will do whatever things turn you on, regardless of how weird it sounds.
6. I will never cheat on you.
7. I will never hit you.
8. I will never hit our children; mine, yours, ours.
9. I will take you to Mexico or wherever as soon as we have the money to do so.
10. I will treat your hobbies and interests with the same respect I ask you of mine.
11. I will love your parents even if they tell me to my face that I'm not good enough for their daughter (because I know no one is.)
12. I will take your parents and/or grandparents into our home, if that necessity should ever arise.
13. I will honor your need for independence (as long as you let me be the guy once in awhile.)
14. I will watch Desperate Housewives, if that is what you watch.
15. I will change diapers, even yours when we get old.
16. I will dry dishes and fold clothes with you.
17. I will nurse you when you're sick.
18. I'll never put a job ahead of my family.
19. I will be there to watch sunsets with you.
20. I would die for you.

Wow! You're brave to make it this far. Maybe you're up to the challenge, maybe you just wanted to see a punch line. There is none. This is what I want and what I offer in exchange. There might be more. Who knows? That's the fun of discovery. Please be in the Denver area and please be kind when responding.

Addendum #1 - Sorry ladies. I am not looking for anyone over 40 or with three or more kids. Personal preference. I know there has to be a guy out there for you with the same level of honesty I offer. Just keep looking and don't lose hope!

Addendum #2 - My first novel is out! It's available at bookstores and everything! Will be spending time on the road promoting it. It's called "She Murdered Me with Science." Roadtrips, anyone?

FYI: The dancing bannana is from the Peanut Butter Jelly Dance. If you don't know, google it or watch Family Guy. It's amazing everyone doesn't know this guy yet.

I love bookstores, especially used ones. Antiquing is fun, also. Someplace where we both have an interest, but can talk and get to know one another.