I grew up in Wyoming, and moved to New York when I was 22. I am a liberal arts grad and have an MSW. I am open minded, creative, active, intellectual, and definitely on the left. I would say I am independent, and, at times, a little rebellious. I have to have spontaneity. I always like a great conversation, and connecting with new people.

I work in community mental health as a social worker. In my spare time I like to box, bike, surf, and hike. I paint, spend time at the MOMA, and recently I spent some time at a Buddhist meditation retreat (nice!). Most often, though, I am running around the city with friends.

Listening. Being a smart ass.

I think it might be that I am trying to be present. People also usually say I look about ten years younger than my age.

Books: Beloved - Morrison, Duino Elegies - Rilke, Old Man and The Sea - Hemingway

Visual art: Giacometti, Lucian Freud, Joan Mitchell, My Mother

Music: Led Zeppelin, The Smiths, Stevie Ray Vaghan, Nina Simone, Debussy, John Coltrane, Johnny Cash.

Movies: Caddy Shack, Lola, To Kill a Mockingbird, Ikiru, Anything really from Hollywood to Art house.

Food: Lots of favorites ... will experiment with any food.

horses, paintings, beauty, nature, love, and children.

What is being said in the moment.

Running naked in the east village.

I like to be private.

If you get a feeling that tells you to.