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I was going to do something else involving personal ads on my blog today, so I googled them and found some classic ones. So the other idea can wait. These people are serious! I may or may not have found my own pictures on google images.

I'm a single atheist white man, 54, reputedly intelligent, with unusual interests in politics, science, music and dance.
I'd like to meet a woman with varied interests, curious about the world, comfortable expressing her likes and dislikes (I hate struggling to guess), delighting in her ability to fascinate a man and in being loved tenderly, who values joy, truth, beauty and justice more than "success"--so we can share bouts of intense, passionately kind awareness of each other, alternating with tolerant warmth while we're absorbed in other aspects of life.
My 23-year-old child, the Free Software Movement, occupies most of my life, leaving no room for more children, but I still have room to love a sweetheart if she doesn't need to spend time with me every day. I spend a lot of my time traveling to give speeches, often to Europe, Asia and Latin America; it would be nice if you were free to travel with me some of the time.
If you are interested, write to me and we'll see where it leads.

FROM CRAIGS LIST:
I don't kick puppies!
Abstract.Date me.
Introduction.Hi, my name is __________.
Appearance.I am about 6 feet tall (although I was recently made aware that I might only be 5'11 and a half). I have blonde hair, and my eyes are either blue or grey.
I weigh approximately 175 pounds (subject to g = 9.8 m/ss), and am neither a dragon nor a pinata.
Personality and Stuff.I am a computer nerd with interests in art, philosophy, music, and world domination.
I am good at the things I do, and always try to make myself better. I am curious, intelligent, and like ice cream. Especially coffee ice-cream.
Things I Do and Don't.Sometimes I read. Sometimes I draw. Sometimes I practice beating people up. And sometimes I play board games. Lately, I've been learning to ballroom dance. (Along with every other guy in the Bay Area).
I don't drink or smoke. Smoking is icky, and drinking always feels like cheating. Unless it's yummy, in which case I will occasionally ask you to let me have a taste. Also, I don't kick puppies.
Hypothesis.You want me.
Experiment.
Materials.I am attracted to all sorts of girls, and prefer intelligence and sense of humor over bust size. I want someone who is confident about the stuff she knows, and interested in the things she doesn't. You should like words, science, and video games. But you shouldn't be ugly either. Or male. Or a zombie dragon, powerful in life, unstoppable in death.
Procedure.Things We Can Do Together.We can go sailing, or hiking, or play tennis. Or you can tell me about some really good play/band/stripper which we go see. Or we can just meet up for coffee. Or better yet, coffee ice-cream.
Conclusion.Stick figures are fun. You should email me. I like ice-cream.

I call this one "Desperately seeking green card." but you decide.

hi, how are you? As for myself, how to say? I like smile and occasionally laugh, as my name tell you. I love nature and I am natural. I like tavelling, climbing and jogging outdoors. I like reading prose and fairy tale. Do you like "The lion king"?If you do, we can share a lot. Sometimes I am motivated, but occasionally I am so lazy. Ok, that's me.
I have been waiting and lookng for the person in my life. I wish we can love each other, appreciate each other, encourage and support each other in difficulties. Anyway we can enjoy many things together, but we can give freedom to each other. I wish he is kind, which is most important, not only to me, to friends, but to all people and to the world. I wish he has passion for his work, his life and love them. If course it is better that he like sports, travelling, "the Lion King", so that we can enjoy together. Also he'd better not too cool. He like smile as much as me. Where is he and when he will come? foI wish he is kind, healthy, considerate and with kid heart. It is better to like sports and travelling.

the most short and sweet ad i've ever read...

My tern off has to be vidio games. i like them but if you spend more than an hour or two with the playstation a day don't call me. I want a relation ship not a child.

boys can you say yes please?

I like driving around with my two cats, especially on the freeway. I make them wear little hats so that I can use the carpool lane. Way too much time on your hands too? Call me. SWF, 42, 5'10", brown/blue.