New to the Portland area, in my late 30's, working on getting a credential to teach full-time. Looking to get out and start exercising (bicycling?) more, and get familiar with the area. Was mildly famous for 15 seconds; am hoping it leads to some of my scriptwriting getting more opportunities. Lost my mom in a climbing accident 2 months ago. Partnered for 11 years with the sweetest, most wonderful guy on Earth, who's [always] my #1; you might have a shot at #2 or #3. ;) I love movies and can see 3-4 a week, and can spend hours in a bookstore just browsing. I want my Springsteen and Streisand CDs with me on a desert island. I'm Episcopalian and Democrat, but it's OK if you aren't (just don't try to change me). I believe in hoping for a better tomorrow.

I am generous, wry, and romantic

Trying to get certified to become a full-time teacher, but I also have several screenplays bopping around Hollywood. Which will pay off first?

Movie trivia

Curly blonde hair, big grin with one slightly crooked tooth, broad shoulders, knockout (if I say so myself) legs.

Book: "Buddies" by Ethan Mordden.

Movie: "E.T." "Psycho" "Harold & Maude" "The Philadelphia Story"

Music: Springsteen, Streisand, Pansy Division, Peggy Lee, Beatles

Foods: warm bread, popcorn, fried chicken, mochas, potatoes

1. My partner Jonathan

2. Going to Barnes and Noble once a week for magazine-reading

3. Seeing a movie at least once every 2 weeks

4. My family's support

5. My friends' love

6. God

How to get a screenplay sold, and is it self-indulgent to pursue this dream when I could be getting my teaching credential. Hence, I try to juggle both. Right now I'm also thinking about getting our house together, since we're newly moved in.

If the reviews are good, I'm at a newly-released movie.

I have very few secrets (they tend to get you in trouble), so I don't know what's especially private. OK, I have a weakness for dark-haired and redheaded guys, so those pics usually grab my attention first; if you're shorter than I am, that's an added plus. (Which means that one of my crushes, surprisingly, is Peter Dinklage.)

You know a part of Portland I should explore/see, and you're the person to do it. I'll buy the coffee. And if you HAPPEN to have a fondness for bears (Woof!), it can't hurt. My partner will need to sign off on you if/when we decide there's potential for Playtime, but just friends is fine too.