I like animals and kids and love to be outdoors enjoying nature, including hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, and gardening. I enjoy music and have been teaching myself to play guitar. I enjoy working on community projects. I have light baggage which I try to leave at home stashed behind the couch. I am open-minded and flexible, yet responsible and dependable.

I work in education as a computer technology analyst and am a former photographer, journalist, carpenter, and a few other interesting things. I serve on the board of a couple of community organizations.

making pies, or so my friends say-- pumpkin, blueberry, lemon, coconut, and combinations thereof.

I'm open to being friendly with anyone that I meet, regardless of age, gender, attire, or ethnic background (though I have to admit that piercings still creep me out).

Books: I have way too many around the house, more non-fiction than novels. I'm always interested in learning about things.

Music: Neil Young, Neko Case, The Jayhawks, Blue Rodeo, CSN, Eilen Jewel, John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Marvin Gaye, The Band, Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, Bruce Springstein, Dave Carter, Poco, John Fogerty, Chrissie Hynde, George Harrison, Robert Earl Keen, Kelly Willis, the Allman Brothers, and Lucinda Williams, to name a few.

Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Back to the Future, Amélie Almost Famous, Annie Hall, Being John Malkovich, High Fidelity, Diner, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Groundhog Day, This Is Spinal Tap, Brazil, The Blues Brothers, any of John Sayles' films.

Food: Italian, Mexican, Healthy

nature hope music kindness smiles honesty

why can't we all just get along?

glad to be done with work for the week and looking forward to spending time outdoors.

I can still fit into gym shorts that I still have from Phys Ed back in High School.

you have a good heart and we have some common interests.