Jan 19: Finding Mr. Sensitive

You'll find many types of men in South Florida. Many types of women too. Trust me on this point - after more than 22 years in Greater Fort Lauderdale, I am pretty sure I've had conversations with at least one person in every category. This is a diverse place. But I've just read a fascinating piece of information about our local male residents. Some of us are sensitive. Very sensitive. Yes, it's true actually, something I can verify because I too am a sensitive male. Very sensitive. As they say, it takes one to know one. The new information, however, suggests that a single community in all of South Florida has the lock on male sensitivity. You ready? Pompano Beach. Not only is Pompano Beach the bastion for male sensitivity around these parts. Much more than that. This fun beach town has the most sensitive men in the entire U.S. Click here to read the article.

Wow, who'd have thought, right? That reliable and profoundly scientific fact comes courtesy of www.Chemistry.com, an online dating site. Not that they're looking for free publicity or anything, mind you. No, this is science we're talking about here. Just ask Dr. Helen Fisher, their "Chief Scientific Adviser." She's the, uh, scientist who reported this probing bit of research.

I am pretty sure I know the exact formula she used. Mathematically, it can be expressed as: M + D + H = S. With M representing "Map of the United States" and D meaning "Dart" and H being "Hand." Grab a dart, toss it at a map and, oh yeah, you have S, which represents "Sensitive-males." I actually drove through Pompano this morning, looking for all these touchy-feely dudes. I did see one guy watering his grass and another carrying a baguette, both signs of real male sensitivity for sure. Otherwise, I can't say with certainty. I suspect that Dr. Fisher may have overlooked some even more sensitive cities in Greater Fort Lauderdale, to be honest with you. Like, well, Fort Lauderdale. You see, Pompano tends toward macho in some ways - guys hanging out at Irish bars before kite surfing near the pier. Rugged, manly. Fort Lauderdale attracts an artsier crowd, fellas who sip pinot noir before attending a performance of "Jersey Boys" at the Broward Center. In my sensitive way, I can feel the empathy within the men of other nearby areas as well ... Hollywood, for example, and Wilton Manors and even Dania Beach. Hey, don't laugh - I live in Dania Beach and, as mentioned, I am very very sensitive. So, sure, if you're in search of a sensitive male by all means check out Pompano Beach. You will find some, no doubt. I'm only saying that you may want to broaden your hunt to include other spots in South Florida. There are a lot of us around. Now, if you'll please excuse me, I must go now. After expressing so much sensitivity in this blog, I need to pour myself a glass of pinot for lunch.