^That's a Dylan quote...not a proclamation of my gentlemanly nature. Though I was raised to do so.

First off I realize that a main photo featuring a beer in hand may not be attractive to some viewers. I would like to explain that while I DO actually enjoy drinking beer about once a week, the photo was actually for the sake of documenting my Halloween costume. If you don't get it try googling "The Most Interesting Man in the World" possibly tied to the topic "Dox Equis comercial".

Glad we could get that sorted out.

As far as hobbies...I REALLY enjoy just kicking back with some beer and good classic rock tunes once a week....maybe a Friday or Saturday evening. I can easily be talked into poking around in record stores. I enjoy video games from time to time...but am not consumed with them. I also enjoy playing pool but seldom actually have a chance to do it. Provided that my work schedule doesn't interfere, I am always game for a weekend at the coast or a drive out to Hood River.

Unlike most other males I have absolutely ZERO interest in any sport or team. I have nothing to contribute whatsoever when a conversation about football or basketball is initiated.

On average I would have to reluctantly admit that I am more of a homebody. I travel a lot for work so I value my time to relax at home. That being said, I can be talked into activities outside of the home...especially with the right motivation.

I am working and trying to get as much pleasure out of life as I can despite the insurmountable odds.

Classic rock trivia.

I NEVER smile for the camera. I also noticed that most of my pictures feature some sort of facial hair. I don't always have scruff on my face...I shave from time to time.

Books- Not a big reader. When I do read it is usually biographies. But I do enjoy fiction from time to time.

Movies- Big Lebowski, Royal Tennenbaums, Rushmore, Wonderboys, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Chinatown, The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy, American Beauty, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Easy Rider, Xmen 1&2, Star Wars and plenty more.

TV- Real Time With Bill Maher, Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Rome, Daily Show, Colbert Report, Sealab 2021, Brak Show, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers, Family Guy, Simpsons, 30 Rock, Arrested Developement, Kids In The Hall, Top Gear and Kitchen Nightmares.

Music- I only like songs about pick-up trucks and keeekin' terrorist asss...Yeeeee HAAAAAA! No....but seriously Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Neil Young, Santana, Grateful Dead, Elton John, The Kinks, Led Zeppelin, The Band, The Who, Van Morrison, Traffic, Allman Bros, The Beatles, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Donovan, Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, Moody Blues, CSNY, Butterfield Blues Band, Flying Burrito Brothers, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Chicago, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker....you get the picture....classic rock and blues. It's only rock 'n' roll....but I LIKE it.

Food- Czech, Hungarian(mmmmm goulash), Romanian, German, Indian, Cajun, Mediteranean, Ethiopian, Soul, Mexican, Italian, Thai...really anything that is done well.

Beer- Terminal Gravity ESG, Paulaner Heffeweisen, Saison Dupont, Mothership Wit, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, Full Sail Pale and Young's Double Chocolate Stout....to name more than a few.

Coffee- Stumptown...there are no others

1) The White Album. 2) Aladdin Sane. 3) Deja Vu. 4) Highway 61 Revisited. 5) Workingman's Dead. 6) Sticky Fingers.

How difficult it is to wrap my mind around the immensity of the universe. And how amazing it is that our planet is over 4 billion years old and hasn't been obliterated by one of the many random, high velocity objects flying around out there.

I also think a lot about how insignificant ALL of our reality is when considering how short our existence has been on this planet. We are like microscopic particles(at best) on a grain of sand in a desert. When considering our insignificance, the infinite expanse of space and how brief our existence has been in the universe....how can anybody really believe in something like religion?

It also amazes me that humans have been on earth for maybe 200,000 years but have only been civilized(by any stretch) for maybe 4,000 years? The leaps and bounds made in only a few hundred years is remarkable when compared to how many years we spent in the stone age.

I also think a lot about how humans have adapted and evolved such a superior intellect, in comparison to other earth species, yet we are so prone to bad habits that shorten our lives...or even weaken us as a species. Not to mention what we might be doing to the planet. It seems to contradict the whole idea of evolution. And that comes from someone who is an atheist.

Sometimes I have to work. Sometimes I am out around town. Sometimes I am enjoying some cold ones and tunes at home. Other times I can be found running around Ironforge.

I enjoy the song Xanadu by Olivia Newton John and E.L.O. I know...it's bad.

...you would like to chat with a non-douchebag under the age of 50.

Or if you have Beatles Rock Band and want to share with me. I haven't had the pleasure yet.

...you prefer to see me in 3D.