I'm a fifty-something computer geek who's been divorced now for a few years. I have two college-age sons, a cute dog, a wide range of interests, and a place in my life for a woman of grace and intelligence. I'd bet that's you.

What am I like?

* Intelligent -- I'm curious, well-read, and have a good grasp of science and history.
* Funny -- My sense of humor is sometimes dry, sometimes just plain wacky.
* Affectionate -- I learned a long time ago not to hide how I feel about a person. Without being mushy or maudlin, I can tell someone just how much I care for them.
* Confident -- Some rough patches the last few years have taught me that I have strengths I did not suspect.
* Honest -- Nothing in a relationship, or any part of life for that matter, is more important than honesty. I consider honesty and integrity to be the cornerstone of character.

I'm not looking for just a few fun times or a quick casual fling. I'm devoted to finding a solid, committed, loving relationship. I want that, I'm fully capable of it, and I'm ready for it to begin.

Can you be the woman who forges that relationship?

After twenty-five years as a corporate wage slave, I'm trying to change careers and become a teacher. It's a rough road, but I still have hope that I can reach my goal.

My handle pretty much gives away the store -- yes, I'm a geek, and proud of it. I've worked with computers for over twenty years, and don't often encounter a computer problem I can't at least make better, if not solve altogether.

But geeks like me are a dime a dozen these days. What else am I good at? Listening, getting the job done, enjoying a quiet evening, and being a true and loyal friend.

I smile easily, I laugh easily, and I look you straight in the eye when we talk.

Books: Being a geek, science fiction is a must... Asimov's 'Foundation' series, Card's 'Ender's Game', Flint's '1632', Tolkien, almost anything by Larry Niven, John Scalzi, or Arthur C. Clarke.

Movies: 'Lord of the Rings', 'Contact', '2010' (much better than the original!), 'Time Bandits', 'Big Trouble in Little China', Henson's 'Labyrinth'.

TV: 'Star Trek' (all of them), 'Stargate: SG-1' and 'Stargate: Atlantis', 'Doctor Who', 'Mythbusters', 'Dirty Jobs', 'CSI', a lot of the Food Channel, and (reaching back a little) 'Wise Guy'.

• My sons
• My family
• Books
• The Internet
• Hawaiian Punch
• My morning bagel

Most Fridays you'll find me at home, walking the dog and cooking my dinner. Sure would be nice to have some more Friday-night options, though...

My guilty pleasure is 'Extreme Makeover Home Edition'. I always tear up a little bit when the family sees their house for the first time.

You want to meet a man who is level-headed, honest, uncomplicated, and believes that integrity is a cornerstone of all human relationships.