I'm jovial, artistic sort of chap - a recent transplant from the Boston area. I'm a strong believer in the art of kindness, and I love jokes about food and animals. Thusly, my sense of humor borders on the absurd.

I am a creator of sound - music, spoken word, combinations of music and words, and so on and thusly. I've used 'THUSLY' twice! No, THRICE! Anywho, I moved to L.A. to get a fresh start, and find new people to befriend and collaborate with. I would say without question that I am autodidactic. But I am not a natural loner, and I thrive off companionship in all forms.

I also love kids, and would love to work with them again - I was a camp counselor for 11 years, and assisted for a year in Scottish nursery schools.

Just plain listening to people - without trying to solve all their problems. I've been told that I have a very calming and relaxed presence. I can make an unbelievable key-lime pie.

I'm not 'other people', so I have no idea. Sometimes I paint my nails really bright colors (so I remember where my fingers are) - people notice that. I have some tattoos on my arms of characters from a series of Finnish children's books - tasteful, I promise. When people recognize the characters it makes both our days!

Oh, for Chrissakes. I like books, movies, shows, music, and food. I like them all, k?

- The means to create things.

- Landscape - the difference between one place and another - I'm a sucker for atmosphere.

- Love - I'm a big softy.

- So apparently, I lived for 31 years without Facebook. So why the hell do I now feel the need for that Binky three times a day? Why? It's the perfect love/hate relationship.

- I'm not too much of a sports person, but I am a Bostonian, and thusly, the Red Sox are in my blood. Passionate Yankees fans: We might have a problem. >;-)

- The number 6. Love it. Can't get enough.

The universe. That should pretty much cover things.

"Loved ones, loved ones visit the building,
Take the highway, park and come up and see me,
I'll be working, working but if you come visit,
I'll put down what I'm doing, my friends are important"

Absolutely not going there. I'm a very honest person, and I trust people easily. Sure, there are things about me that are difficult to admit to people - what 34 year-old doesn't have a bit of baggage, eh? But I am not just going to 'fess up' unless someone is kind enough to take an interest in me. Hrmph.

You are awesome. If you like exploring the countryside. If you want to be healthy and safe and heard.