Position Available: One Curious Pen Pal

Location: Somewhere in the Midwest.

Age: 52.

Qualifications: Can rebuild things in the garage, smoke a respectable pork roast, make fresh bread with questionable enthusiasm for kitchen gadgets, and keep fruit trees alive.

Skills: Dry humor. Thoughtful conversation. Mild sarcasm. Listening. Asking questions that usually lead to better stories.

Current hobbies: Reading. Music. Investing. Wondering why the stock market has emotional support issues. Collecting DIY projects faster than I finish them.

Seeking: Someone who enjoys conversations that don’t feel like interviews. Intelligence is attractive. Kindness matters. A playful sense of humor is almost mandatory.

Women tend to be my favorite conversationalists, though I’m always happy to swap stories with the guys about projects, grilling, tools, or whatever else life throws at us.

Flirting? Sure, if it’s mutual. Respect is non-negotiable. Chemistry is a bonus, not a requirement.
Compensation includes laughs, interesting discussions, occasional bad puns, and the possibility of making a new friend.

Applications accepted via message.