*took a walk with my dog Rosie, over the Carroll Street bridge in Gowanus. It started to snow. And even though I was crossing over a polluted canal in industrial Brooklyn, I thought it was really beautiful. I like finding raw beauty in pockets of decay.*

ok, starting on an introspective note because why not? Some things I have come to over time.....Be true...know the value of authenticity. Lead with your heart. Move through the world with the ease of someone who isn't always looking for something more or better, because it's not where you think it is. (not from a self-help book - just from paying attention...)

I am happy with who I am and who I'm becoming. Actually the becoming part is what excites me most right now. It's very liberating to realize that most of the people who had it all figured out and buttoned up early on are bored and unhappy.

Ok, the requisite sales pitch...people have told me they think I'm passionate, funny, fun, genuine, generous, wise, creative, adventurous, strong... (these are the people I like to hang out with obviously) I travel when I can and love discovering new out of the way places, enjoy camping as much as a great hotel...yoga and meditation (stop rolling your eyes)...running in the park or on the streets of Brooklyn. I value silence but am also very social and laugh easily. My laugh is something people seem to love - maybe it's a good indication of my openness. I'm comfortable at a party where I don't know many people, and just as comfortable not going to the party at all. I love living in Brooklyn. I'm passionate about food (see Brooklyn). I'm happy on the beach and could look for rocks on a pretty much endless basis. I'm very happy digging in the dirt and moved when things bud and begin to open in the spring....

If this sounds serious and ponderous, rest assured, I am as silly, provocative and fun-loving as I am thoughtful...god I hate this self-summary shit..fun-loving! intelligent! blah, blah, blah...

Let's just say I'm hard to define but easy to know.

I'm attracted to a man who is confident yet humble, makes me laugh, makes me think, is fit/takes care of himself, introspective but not narcissistic, able to expose his vulnerabilities, and can seduce me with words as much as with touch...also like guys who are a little rough around the edges...not into buttoned up, not a hair out of place types...

This is way too long. Guess editing is not my strong suit.

I am a documentary filmmaker, but have also been a teacher and photographer. Listening to and valuing people's stories. Studied psychology and still sometimes think about pursuing that field. Taking writing classes and loving it. I'm raising two incredible daughters (who are with their father half the time). Looking for new adventures. Saying yes to as many things as possible...

Listening, conversation, making people laugh, cooking, gardening, reading people. Taking pictures. I have really good parking karma. Turning things around, asking questions. Digging up clams and cooking them in the simplest most delicious way you will ever have them. Being open to new experiences, appreciating challenges as much as good fortune, finding out new things about myself, being a true and loyal friend.

I think that I am genuine and not a poser. That I'm interested. I'm easy to talk to. (and I guess that I'm in shape and look and seem younger than my age)

I read, I love music, FOOD of all varieties, and movies. And yes, I have eclectic taste. OK?
Just deleted this whole section because it really bugs me. I don't feel the need to impress anyone with my taste and I definitely don't think we need to love the same movie to have chemistry. As long as your favorite music isn't Broadway show tunes and you like to read and eat, there is possibility.

And my profile is way too long anyway...

BUT......I'm liking this at the moment...
http://youtu.be/_EsS6tfnPbY?t=50s

and I never tire of this...
http://youtu.be/JaKzXKyANAU

My daughters, good food and wine, friends, laughing, travel, music
...feeling...touch...love...
Also...really like being under water, hearing people's stories (not under water), playing music loud when I'm by myself, lying in warm sand, dreaming....

Life and possibilities... What makes other people tick...social and political issues, food...where I want to go and how I can get there. How I can save the world (or at least help some people out). Does everything happen for a reason? How I can live in the moment but still look for new beginnings...Oh, and my brilliant app idea, and how to get it up and running...

Might involve any of the following- friends, good food, wine, making up cocktails, music, or sometimes just feeling the desire to spend the night with myself and a good book or movie...or with you..
PS- I have a working fireplace and if you are very nice to me I'll let you enjoy it with me... ;)

One time when I was little and I was curious about what real kissing was like, I asked my mom if she would kiss me like they do in the soap operas. Thankfully, she declined. I guess it did help strengthen my ability to use my imagination.

You can probably see by my profile and publicly answered questions that I'm pretty open. I don't have a lot of secrets...or at least ones I'm not willing to reveal...when we know each other....

You are genuine and comfortable with who you are, not trying to be something else, fit, funny, intelligent, interesting...sensual...you love good conversation and like to listen as much as you like to talk...and preferably artistic or at least a creative thinker...you found my profile compelling or alluring...or you want to walk Rosie with me.

PS If you write to me, I'll write you back if I feel a mutual spark...Please don't be offended if I don't.