**I know I'm not doing this right. I guess I'm non-committal about the whole affair, but I do think the people watching is really interesting.

An old hero from my youth was called "Soldier-Statesman-Knightly Gentleman". Seems like a good goal.
I have a certain amount of talent and relentless determination. I'm calm under pressure. I've frequently been grouped with Type A personalities, but I'm not one of them. I'm usually good at seeing things from multiple perspectives. I'm not always gregarious, but I think all people have value and I try to treat them with respect. I try to embrace the truth even when it hurts me. It's a constant battle.

Also, I think I'm being objective when I say that I'm a fairly weak pick up artist, a fun date and a really good boyfriend. Following this progression, I think I have a very good chance at being the greatest grandfather.

Mainly, I'm looking for a wingless Valkrie with a kind heart. And a good sense of humor.

Setting wheels in motion to outrageous schemes.

Getting back up.

My smirk?

libros: A Pocket Mirror for Heroes, any Thomas Merton, A Soldier of the Great War, Ender's Game

peliculas: City of Lost Children, Big Trouble in Little China, The Empire Strikes Back, Sin City, Apocalypse Now, Bottle Rocket

musica: The Decemberists, Modest Mouse, Ana Tijoux, Death Cab, Beastie Boys, The Weakerthans (They made me want to visit Winnipeg.)

- learning/growing
- teaching
- a challenge
- a team

Lately, the fixation on the use of your/you're and there/they're/their to determine compatibility. I understand it's a problem, but this is elementary school level English. Maybe we can raise the bar. Semicolon usage? Baby steps.

I don't like clowns.

You are smart, funny, kind and cool. You don't even have to be all that cool.