I have a Cure for Apathy! ...but nobody seems to care. Also cured inertia, but the patients won't put in the effort to take the pills.

I don't know about you, but I would rather read a more interesting profile with details, than one that is really short and says "I like fun...fun is nice!".

Random/rotating examples of my general sense of humor/life perspective:

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All express checkout lines shouldn't be 8-items or less they should be 8-words or less, so you can get out of there and get on with your life!

Why ask "Can I ask you a question?" if you
are going to ask me the question anyways
and "No" isn't an option?

My new bank line solution to improve efficiency...
Line1: Express Service=No chit chat, paperwork ready, nothing complicated.
Line2: Regular Service=Refuse to do paperwork, forget book/number, balancing money across 7-accounts, depositing all your pennies, etc.
Line3: Emotional Service=I come to the bank when I get lonely after the telemarketers stop calling.

Is there a conspiracy between the people that don't fix the potholes and the businesses that sell tires and rims?

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Whether I am Snorkeling in the Ocean, climbing to the top of ruins like Chichen Itza, going to a musical like Les Miserables, camping, tubing and cliff jumping at Elora Gorge & Quarry ON, Skiing down Fernie B.C. powder, waiting in line for "Waiting for Godot"...I try to have a blast and you should too.

Other days we can play some pool so we can be a witness to each other's amazing shots. We can relax other days watching a documentary or seeing if we can beat Alex Trebek on Jeopardy...but he's got the answers! Other days we can discuss my combined Middle East Peace-Global Warming-Free Cable solution.

I am an idealistic cynic which means I believe that we can save the world...I just don't think enough people are going to get off the couch to do that!

I work in Dearborn, Michigan, but live in Windsor, Ontario...and open to seeing someone from either side of the border if you are not too far from either location.

May2009 Update:
I'm try to survive this economic sh#tstorm(like us all) that has hit this area like a ton of bricks and decided to shift my career focus which will seem like a smart idea in 5 years, but is just a pain in the a$$ right now. I can't complain as I am still on the boat, but I admit neglecting my personal life a bit since Sept 2008, but I am trying to get that balance back.

Men's natural tendencies in times like this are generally to cocoon in a bunker-like mentality and not look for women, so I have to fight that instinct a bit. I've also reconfirmed my cynical idealism since long before Sept 2008 and up to recently...in that it isn't just that people don't want to make the efforts to save the world...they don't even want to really know what's going on. (which is far more frustrating for me....we have zero chances of saving the world with that attitude...meh!)

My Job: I work in product development and help make cars quieter and smoother. When you step on the pedal...what you hear and feel relates to me and my group.

I am looking for an intelligent woman who likes to have conversations about important and silly things. You like to spend some days just hanging out and relaxing and other days go out for dinner, horseback riding, theater or just a walk on the water (maybe not in the same day).

You should be open minded enough to be able to discuss just about anything, yet have your own convictions/opinions... without needing to have everyone agree with you. You should see life as an adventure or journey where it is more important to look forward then backward. (otherwise you might trip)

Packing stuff in safe places so that only I and archeologists from the 22nd century will be able to find it...not sure who gets there first.

Being myself at all times, being honest...but not brutally so (but don't ask and I won't tell), making light of life's stupid, crappy or painful situations. I truthfully believe that in life either you are laughing at life or you are crying...even if it's on the inside.

Being a tough negotiator!

My easy going attitude might make you think otherwise, but I don't put up with crap and am pretty bold when the occasion calls for action. When someone in my family is being jerked around by some company or store...they send in the Shark and I take care of it. I'm a little like the Hulk in that way, because most of the time I'm pretty easy going, but you don't get very far unless you know how to be both the Dove and the Hammer.

On the phone: I've always had one of those voices that people have said I could go into radio easily. (hopefully not because I need to hide myself;) I could easily replace whoever is currently on that Pillow Talk radio show. (you either know what I mean or you don't)

In person: I didn't really answer this before. Physically...probably my eyes. Personality: I am unique and funny in an unconventional way and although I can bitch and whine about life like we all do, because of my natural sense of humor...I can make the BS seem more amusing. Think Jon Stewart meets Seinfeld meets George Carlin, but I can also be completely serious and I am very passionate about people and humanity in general.

Books/Reading: Newspaper, mags~too busy for "War and Peace", etc. USA Today, Scientific American, Psychology Today & all in between. I have fun openly discussing all ideas from all sources with others. I am a bit of a political junky both US & Canada.

Movies: Rather than fill this with movies...I will mention the types and list a few: Independent Films, Foreign Films (with subtitles), Action and SciFi, Drama & Historical, Documentaries, well written Romance, Comedy, Horror, Old Classics, etc: Groundhog Day, When Harry met Sally, TLOTR, Citizen Kane, Spiderman 2, Usual Suspects, Happy Gilmore, The Matrix, Alien & Aliens, Shawshank Redemption, Sound of Music, Crouching Tiger, Hero, The 10 Commandments, Star Wars (orig trilogy), etc.

Music/Radio stations: 89X, 96.3, 101.3, 94.7 and 93.9 and that classical station sometimes. If you live in Metro Detroit or Windsor area...you know what I mean, otherwise...you probably are too far away anyways. My music tastes are diverse & eclectic, but I am not a big fan of Country, Disco and Gangsta Rap*.

*Disclaimer: You may be able drag me out on the Dance floor for these genres, but I'm telling you if ABBA hits the top 10 again we are entering the End of Days! (the 5th horseman)

Food: I am also adventurous from a food point of view and am willing to try and eat just about anything as long as it isn't moving. I like to cook too: Stir-Fry's, BBQ, Grilling, etc...but usually won't spend the time if its just for me.

I didn't really agree with this category and you either get the sappy {Friends, Family, dog/cat, etc.} or the materialistic {Ipod, etc.} or the funny/ironic.

No one really knows what they can do without until it's gone.

If I am putting too much detail in my profile and at this point the only one reading this far will be me;)

Depends...friends, family, dinner, a date...

By definition I am not going to share stuff that is private in my profile or it wouldn't be private would it?

You are a woman and you apparently really trust the matching accuracy and/or think we have a lot in common and would like to email me to see if I think so too. You liked something in my profile and just had to tell me about it.

You hated something in my profile or figured you'd give me some constructive feedback...or if you are that Nigerian Prince and you have my check or that British Estate that I sent that processing fee to...

May2009 Update:
Too bad OKCupid doesn't have one of those "not interested" reply buttons, but I think we all need to reply to the other person to ensure they know they haven't been emailing "Deadwood" or puzzle freaks on here. I'm guilty too, so I'm going to do better at that now, but I mostly don't want to say anything too negative or cheesy, but I guess cheesy is it.

So if I email you and I don't meet the minimum 75 requirements out of your 100 requirements list...just send me a quick "not compatible" email and no one has to hear more than that, but if you are willing to admit the length of your list...I'm sure I'd get a kick out of it. Men aren't stereos or cars, but if we were...you'd play a CD on us or take us for a test drive to be sure...right?!?