I am keenly observant, chivalrous, and paleocentric.
My Self-Summary
I've become a semi-tech nerd in recent years, even though I carry
around a keen awareness of my
ancient hominid origins.
(and yes, I misspelled my nickname intentionally.) I like to play
various MMO's on my pc, but I'm not an addict.
I sometimes think I was born in the wrong epoch by mistake, but
when I sit down to enjoy a bowl of Cap'n Crunch- all is right with
the world.
I am a sculptor;
mythology,
science fiction,
paleontology and
fantasy themes. I
worship
nature; and
from time to time I encounter humans who are actually a part of it.
Imagine that!
I do not believe there is a god; If I am wrong, however, I suspect
he/she/it resembles a burnt-out homeless Vietnam vet, bumming
change on the street, and plum out of ideas. (I would have the
impulse to give him/her/it some change, but it would just be spent
on booze I'm certain.) Ok, closing the little metaphorical window
into my mind...
What I’m doing with my life
I have been a freelance sculptor for most of my adult life, but I
have now put that on the back burner for a few years. I still
create lesser works often, but my focus now is on my DVD
business.
I have such an enormous collection of rare films from all eras and
many countries, and a vast knowledge of film in general, that I
decided to start making money from it. (Coming to a web page near
you.)
I don't equate what a person does to make money with what a person
'does' with their life, so I'll fill in this space
accordingly;
I observe very deeply, very thoughtfully. I am very selective as to
the kind of people I open myself to and/or associate with, but when
the right type comes along I open up easily.
I spend considerable time pondering the nature of our existence,
our collective history and possible future.
I also spend much time (and effort- it's not always a passive
process) viewing the life-metaphors contained in various forms of
art, such as music and film. This includes both high-brow and
often, the lowest low-brow in popular culture- preferably from the
60's and 70's. 'Lost In Space' would be an example. I have often
enjoyed spending a lazy afternoon with a couple friends, watching
Dr. Smith's folly and having an intellectual discussion about the
implications of his brand of crass, selfish stupidity, and its
modern real-world analogs.
On a somewhat more sober note- I've been known to go out into some
remote natural setting, and simply experience all the vivid yet
subtle happenings around me. Watching nature for a few minutes can
be a bit boring- but watching it for a few hours can have deep,
profound rewards. Finding someone who understands this would be
amazing. I'm not talking about going out and hugging trees and
chanting AUM with a bottle of wheatgrass juice, but really opening
the self up to experience what is out there, and seeing that it's
also 'in here.'
I’m really good at
Sculpture... Cooking... Photography... Conversation... Listening...
Being content without the need for god-belief... Collecting
collectibles for my collectible collection... Massage... Being a
good friend... Cat Juggling... Observing... Being reasonable...
Cooking... Punctuality... Saying the right thing at the right
time... Saying the wrong thing at the right time... Eating with
chopsticks... Kissing... Being patient... Being impatient when
required, and understanding the difference between the two...
Locating hard-to-find movies... Convincing people that paleontology
actually IS fascinating... Making coffee... The list goes on,
but... my modesty forbids.
The first things people usually notice about me
Probably my long hair and my blue eyes, and the fact that I am
soft-spoken and articulate.
In the colder months, when it's suitable for me to wear my long
black leather coat and beret, I look like a member of the French
resistance.
My favorite books, movies, music, and food
Books... Mostly nonfiction; archeology, paleontology, art history,
pagan philosophy, natural history, human history, mythology,
cosmology, zoology etc... Some fantasy (Tolkien) and science
fiction.
Movies: Far too many to list; Lord of the Rings, Star Wars,
EXCALIBUR, Walkabout, ZARDOZ, Soylent Green, Planet of the Apes,
The Shining, ALIEN/ALIENS, Indy Jones, Close Encounters of the
Third Kind, Blade Runner... suffice to say, anything is fair game
as long as it has some style, thoughtfulness (or mindlessness on
occasion) Intellectual appeal, biting social commentary, visionary
foreward-thinking, or pure strangeness. The above list doesn't even
attempt to list the oldies, (1920's - 1960's) as there are far too
many to even get started.
Food: Yes please. Japanese (sushi is a favorite) Chinese, Indian,
Italian, Mexican, Ethiopian, Thai, French, German, and a good steak
once in a while.
I am no vegetarian, but I am not thoughtless in my meat
consumption- Well, maybe sometimes I am. Actually, most of the time
I am. Oh alright- I eat meat anytime, anywhere, even raw, in the
nude, on rooftops. MEAT!!!
The six things I could never do without
Ice-cold A&W root beer. (6 bottles)
I spend a lot of time thinking about
Sex, sushi, social justice, and quasars.
The most private thing I’m willing to admit here
I actually like Karen Carpenter's vanilla vocal style.
You should message me if
You are very open-minded, warm, friendly, curious about life (past,
present and future) willing to look deeply, communicate
effectively- even if that process takes time and effort, satisfied
with quiet times interspersed with moments of passionate sexual
abandon, you know the meaning of the word reciprocity, if you ever
had a cruel bone in your body you've had it surgically removed,
and... seeking someone similar.