I tend to delve deeply into hobbies and work and then see what things stick after I've explored them for 6 months to a year or so. In the last few years I've run a marathon, written 200 pages of a novel and tried to start a business. I've also continued my abiding love of cooking, enjoyment of the mountains and deep interest in Buddhism.

Right now I spend a lot of energy on my job working for a non-profit community health provider doing IT work. I tend to make my money through computer consulting and occasionally cooking, but consulting work seems to pay the bills a lot better.

I've been working my way through different cuisines and cooking styles. I spent a lot of time working on Indian food, then pizza, then vegetarian soups and stews. This summer I got the hang of the smoker and making some wicked barbecue. I'm thinking about heading to Cajun cuisine next, but don't know for sure.

I also spend a lot of time hiking in the mountains with my dog.

It looks like I'll be in Santa Fe for another couple years and then who knows.

enjoying it

Insulting people accidently. Cooking fantastic soups. Hustling pool.

My tendency to have my foot in my mouth.

The books on my nightstand right now are
--Michael Chabon, The Gentleman of the Road
--Katherine Dunn, Geek Love
--Lev Grossman, The Magicians
--Jon Tarrant, Bring me the Rhinoceros and other Zen Koans
--Umberto Eco, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Lolana

I tend to read a bunch of books at the same time.

Movies, I like most comedies, leaning towards black-humor. But will watch most "good" movies.

Music, ecletic tending towards 90's alt. rock and hip-hop.

with a beer in one hand and a pool-stick in the other... or dancing... or booking tickets to Vegas... or at home playing computer games... or asleep.

I don't try to plan ahead to far.

you want to.