I used to work as a scientist, and then a graduate student, at Penn. I'm now winding down my second year as a biology teacher at a neighborhood-charter-turnaround high school in the heart of North Philly. I dig my job...every day it makes me a little wiser and keeps me a little wild. But that sounds about right. I'm into my second decade of living in this beautifully gritty city. Some days the grit weighs on me, but I think I've been too urbanized to leave. Maybe I will retire in Spain. I would travel forever if I could.

Generally speaking,
I am mellow and gettin' my Zen.
I am creative, expressive and sometimes hilarious.
I am thoughtful and perceptive.
I am scientific and logical.
I am musical, rhythmic and passionate.

learning how to slow things down and actually enjoy the process. You know, living the dream.

using my hands.

really not sure about this one...

Books about old times that make sense today...The Godfather is still my favorite movie...Phillies and Steelers...Spain, France and the ocean...old school soul-funk-reggae-hip hop-rock-folk-classical...spicy.

my guitar, iPhone 5 and coffee would be on this list.

people, nature, and the nature of people.

Relaxing as hard as possible.

I mean, I'm on this site.

you are intrigued and intriguing.