I’m a good listener, and I like to listen. I make my living as a craftsman in the classical music business and play part-time (30+ years now). I have a sense of mission to help people make music, and a strong appreciation of craftsmanship in general. I’m able to look at most things from a lot of different viewpoints - which is sometimes a blessing and sometimes a curse!

I feel incredibly fortunate in a lot of ways. A supportive and loving family at a few levels and generations, including three grown kids, a grandson here in town and another grand-something on the way (surprise!). I enjoy being around people. Being able to walk my dog in the wonderful park nearby is a pleasurable routine for me.

I try to recognize the joys of the moment. I practice yoga regularly, and have come to appreciate yoga’s richness. I love the arts, especially music, especially when it’s beautifully communicative. Light-hearted times are so important yet I often tend to take myself too seriously. I try to be open and honest. I treasure open and honest conversation about all sorts of stuff. I like learning new things.

Relationships require nurturing and careful, loving attention. They can be joyful at the most profound level.

Things I like to do: kayaking (got one in my basement), sailing, hiking, outdoors generally, concerts. museums, day trips to interesting places. I like architecture and find it fascinating to learn how buildings relate to local history. I enjoy the NY Times, too.

Analyzing things; fixing things, little and sometimes big when it makes sense to do it myself.

Books: A Clearing in the Distance, The Heart of Yoga, Mayflower, Year of Wonders, Kite Runner - they all come to mind from a number of years now.
Movies? Some that I remember and have stayed w/me over longer than a day or so: The Matrix, The King's Speech, Wall E, Queen of Hearts (a really old one). I even like some chick flicks. Can't handle gory ones. Foreign ones interest me because they are different than the usual Hollywood stuff.
Music - I love Bach, and enjoy a wide range of "classical" music. I also find I connect w/folk music, especially female singers, some jazz (not the frenetic type), some pop if it's well done, country except when I soon get tired of the same subject (love, lost love, etc).
Food? I like most foods if they are prepared well. I lean in the direction of avoiding meat, but I'm not a vegetarian. I enjoy good wines and beers.