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My self-summary Propose an edit

I think my friends would describe me as a very warm, sociable guy who is happiest when I'm making other people smile (or causing other hi-jinks to ensue...).

I am also at my blissful best when engaged in artful conversation with friends, making or listening to music, enthralled in a thought-provoking book, recreating outdoors (especially bicycling, or anything that happens in or on the water), homebrewing, etc...

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

In my professional life, I do outreach including graphic and web design for a non-profit environmental organization I care about deeply. I'm lucky enough to work from home, though the telecommuting is growing old after several years, and I'm looking for a local gig where I get to see people in person through work more often.

Personally, I have a lot of interests (as described above), and stay busy as a very involved parent to two awesome young kids. I'm actually surprised how much time I am able to carve out for my other interests and for going out.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

From what others tell me, I'm at least reasonably good at (in no particular order) making people laugh, cooking, telling stories, singing, building things from entirely salvaged materials, hosting parties, kissing...

The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit

My height (I'm 6' 1" and skinny, so people usually think I'm taller than that), long hair, and (hopefully) approachable smile/personality.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit

Books:I love a variety of fiction (especially dystopian novels and sci-fi), poetry and nature writing. Favorite authors include folks like Joseph Heller, Kurt Vonnegut, Ursula Le Guin, Jim Harrison, Philip Pullman, Orson Scott Card, Starhawk, Daniel Quinn, Barry Lopez, Bill McKibben, Douglas Adams, Robert Heinlein, Tom Robbins, Annie Dillard, Gary Snyder, Stephen Dunn, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, Hayden Curruth...

Film and TV:When it comes to movies, I can appreciate any drama, comedy or art house film with an engaging story and characters that are developed beyond cardboard cutouts. A couple favorites off the top of my head, though there are MANY others, include Shortbus, Being John Malkovitch, Life as a House, Harold and Maude, animated films by Hayao Miyazaki--especially Howl's Moving Castle, and anything Monty Python.

I eschew TV as it's being broadcast, but occasionally a series will be worth Netflixing, such as The West Wing and the ill-fated but best series ever, Firefly. The L Word is also entertaining, but for different reasons than most things I watch :)

Music:I like to listen to and occasionally make music in many forms and most genres; I've especially gotten into the local improvisational music scene lately, but am usually up for just about any live show.

Eats:My favorite foods include Thai, Indian, Chinese, Italian, Mexican.... I specialize in cooking pizzas and baked goods from scratch, pestos, stir fries, and any dessert that's reasonably decadent. I have a weakness for ice cream, good cheese, spicy and salty food, frozen or exciting drinks, and any other food that melts in your mouth (or on your skin).

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

nature, good food and drink, all forms of touch, music, an enthralling read, and my family.

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

Big and small things like how to save the world, which flavor of Stewarts ice cream to get this week, building community...

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

Out enjoying local live music or art, hanging with friends, biking somewhere, watching Netflix, drinking...

The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit

I was once stopped by both the US and Canadian border patrol, and by the police, all in one night...and still made it home unscathed (don't worry, my law-breaking days are mostly behind me now :). Oh, and I know all three English words that rhyme with Orange...

You should message me if Propose an edit

Think you might like to be my movie/art/music or drinking buddy, or are open minded about dating someone who is in a committed, but open/poly type, relationship.

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