My 14 year old daughter told me, "You should get a girlfriend, Daddy." She is wise beyond her years.

I am affectionate (very), honest (too), intelligent (maybe - at least I can spell it), playful (quite), not ugly (that's your call), witty (though I bet you can't tell from this), somewhat normal underneath (somewhat) and have always been drama-free (except when I worked in theater, of course). I'm an open book - ask me anything and you'll get an honest answer. I'm into long term relationships (well, just one of them, actually). I enjoy going on dates but have tired of "dating." I often overuse parentheses (in case you haven't noticed).

I've decided to cut the hair.....maybe.....if I can figure out what to do with it. Any suggestions? I grew it out a bit recently for no apparent reason - just because I could. I'm not really attached to it (though it seems to be somewhat attached to me). (If you like it I can also be talked into keeping it - better hurry). I'm not a hippie, Deadhead, biker, etc. so at least it's clean, combed and doesn't smell like pot (Otto's jacket). Never been into any drugs and I'm a light, purely social drinker (a bit of a beer snob). I have no tattoos or piercings. My dentist says I have beautiful teeth.

I love music: listening, sometimes writing and especially performing. I'm a bit of a history buff and love trivia (I'm a fountain of useless information). I don't cook - I heat. I have to ask what aisle the toast is in. I do not get bored easily and have nearly endless patience. Nature fascinates me. I give great foot massages (if THAT'S not a selling point...). I love biking but don't do it enough. Clubbing and DJs are boring.

I've been {takes a deep breath} a technical director (theater), an actor, a musician, a soldier, an engineer, a credit manager, a husband, an ex-husband, a dad, a Christmas tree salesman, a retail clerk, a burger flipper, a Little League coach, an umpire, a webmaster, a guitar salesman, a songwriter, a record collector and probably a few other things I've forgotten about. I once built a bridge (I had help). I served four years as an engineer in the Army, 18 years at my current job (credit manager) and the last 12 years in bands. I've been to hundreds of concerts, played hundreds of gigs and have worked on about 100 plays (though none in recent years).

I'm a Mets, Giants and Jets fan, own only one jersey (it was a gift) and have no sports memorabilia in the house. The world doesn't stop when a game is on (in case you're not into sports). Nothing against Yankee or Philly fans, so don't be afraid. Love the Olympics.

I play bass in two bands (neither is all that busy these days) and have released a CD. (Impressed? Me neither). I've found that playing in a band is NOT a good way to find a date, in spite of the stereotype. I have been told many times I do not look my age and often still get carded (including on my 40th birthday...woo hoo!). I know most of the pictures are of me at a gig, but I'm fresh out of pics of me in a bridesmaid dress, which seems to be the norm in many of YOUR profiles, lol. At least I have my shirt on.

I love intelligent women with a sense of humor. Must be affectionate and attractive (to me). You know: normal....or slightly not. I don't know anybody who actually takes long walks on the beach, yet it's on nearly all your profiles. What gives?

I like a woman who is fun, down to earth, outgoing, sometimes laid back and always witty. Bonus points for a musician, but it's certainly not a requirement - it would just be fun. I play out in bands semi-regularly so you must be tolerant if not supportive of that. (I had a girlfriend who wanted me to quit - I really don't understand why anybody would want someone they care about to stop doing what they love).

Regarding appearance, I'm just looking for someone who would look right standing next to me.

Belly rings and such are ok, but if you have so many piercings that you look like you were in a bizarre fishing accident (multiple facial piercings) you might want to look elsewhere, cause I'm only gonna stare.

As I mentioned earlier, I have a daughter who is 14 and sprouting new body parts (I'm very afraid). Boys are a-callin'. She spends three nights a week with me and I get along very well with her mom (the ex-wife). Your kids are welcome, but I'm not looking to make any more (a new one can't be any better than the one I already have).

I'm not the jealous type - you shouldn't be either. Trust and communication are everything. You should like snuggling all night and receiving foot massages. Too much to ask? Nah.

Anyplace we can talk, which rules out construction sites, airport runways and movie theaters.