Perhaps indelible is an overstatement, but it has yet to be proven otherwise, thankfully. I am an artist at heart and usually in practice. I aspire to work full-time as an illustrator/cartoonist at some future date. I believe everyone leaves their mark on history in some way, however large or small. I feel that art benefits from diverse musical accompaniment, and so my tastes are varied. I value my family and friends above all else. I'm a fan of the internal combustion engine, and I enjoy driving and riding everywhere and anywhere. I love to explore and experience places people seldom see. I should probably read more and talk less. I believe bacon to be a food group and I enjoy dark beers in Irish pubs. And for some reason, I think the number 11 holds some significance I have yet to discover.

Lately, I've been working on finishing my degree and looking for freelance opportunities. I'm also in the midst of converting a car to electric drive, because I'm both tired of paying for gas and want to be environmentally responsible. When I can, I'm adventure touring around the state on my motorcycle. Any excuse to get out of the heat! I'm still trying to learn Japanese, for all the good it will do me here.

Solving problems and drawing conclusions (or anything else you need drawn). I take a good photo when I'm not in it. I also have the uncanny ability to drive quickly without causing passenger distress... usually. And foosball, I think.

My nose probably; no doubt a product of my German and English heritage.

I'm a fan of most writings by Mark Twain. I appreciate razor-sharp wit and observational humor. I also like Life of Pi, The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint, Going Postal, Stranger in a Strange Land and most anything about ancient history or mythology.

In movies, I reserve a special place for The Blues Brothers. It's a family tradition of sorts. Most of the Coen brothers' flicks are great, my favorite being The Big Lebowski. I also have a penchant for animated works.

In music, I listen to most anything, and it's often mood-driven. Some favorites are Tom Petty, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, The Shins, Nick Drake, My Bloody Valentine, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Garbage, Herbie Hancock, The Breeders, Elbow, Radiohead, Spoon, Filter, A Perfect Circle, Mozart, Mussorgsky, Joji Hirata, and the list goes on.

As for food, I'm an equal opportunity consumer. I love a good burger with a beer just as much as a sukiyaki or sushi. I give major credit to those who cook amazing dishes at home, and I visit them often. And if you make your own chorizo, I'm your new best friend.

I'm not telling, lest I be deprived of them!

Who I should thank for this crappy economy.

What's next.

The inexplicable mysteries of the universe, like why Glenn Beck is allowed on television.

I don't really have typical Friday nights. I could be heading out of town, drinking with friends or playing couch anchor at home, watching a flick. It's good to keep 'em guessing.

The internet tends to negate privacy, I must admit.

You are still reading by now, and you think we might get along. I'm more looking to extend my network of friends and maybe find someone I really mesh with along the way. One never knows, and that's mostly why we're on here, right?