I have awesome parents and an incredible brother.
I have traveled to many countries and through most States.
I have been to Antarctica by boat (and can't wait to go back).
I love kids.
I swim in the ocean before work.
I keep a journal.
I camp and and enjoy hiking many days into the wild.
I am a percussionist. I sing.
I truly enjoy performing.
I love to dance & seeking a partner to learn with.
I play soccer. I grew up on the water.
I have run several marathons.
I am training for a Half Ironman.
I would love to find a training partner.
I can teach you to waterskii!
I am taken with great stories and novels.
I love to tell stories.
I play the guitar.
I am an engineer and a businessman.
I work hard at all I do.
I recycle.
I take the stairs.
I search for truth.
I am ambitious.
I laugh and I cry.
I dream and I act.
I wonder long at the stars and deep into the heavens.
I follow the scientific method.
I seek out adventure.
I take calculated risks.
I love the diversity of people.
I listen to NPR.
I smile.
I have many flaws.
I do my best to challenge people, in a good way.
I want to be challenged.
I am passionate about all that I do.
I will build you a fire and will make you a smore.
I will fix your car and cook you dinner.
I promise to listen.
I may let you win. (..or you won anyway!)
I seek to inspire & be inspired by others.

We would be friends.
We sail ocean passages (real sailing, deep water).
We love making love.
We love making others happy.
We challenge and reinforce each other's passions.
We work out and share in adventure.
We like to sing along.

Trying to save the world, one home and business at a time.. I co-own and built a company which installs solar systems, leads various renewable energy projects and provides design & consulting services. Previously I taught engineering to the Navy and recently as university professor. I left teaching to start the business. I recently finished graduate school and am excited to discover what's next..

"Really" good? Finding new and maintaining old friendships; building a team; hard work; working with my hands. Baking. Excel. Catching random objects out of the air before they hit the ground. Detail & nuance. Caring. Organizing and packing items into a small space. Smiling.

A gregarious nature. :o)

Some favorites..
Amir on Love
White Freightliner Blues
Ruthie, Woke Up This Mornin'
Pomplamoose, Another Day
Her Morning Elegance
Eminem..
heyocean, Alleyways
Movie Trailer
Tip of My Tongue
Funnyman
Another vlogbrothers video
Eva Cassidy
First viral video on the Hubble Ultra Deep Field
Stormtroopers
20 Years
Storm
Pale Blue Dot
Hurricane

Of course, the basics- Breathing, Nutrition, Water, Sex, Sleep.
But then..
Music- the beauty and power of all types of music
Travel- the wonderful diversity that is our word
Love- of all types, and that which brings me here
Imagination- to see where you want to be, & go there
Adventure- & the ambition to actually act upon it

Life's best questions..
How to get to sleep sooner(!) and waking earlier.
The possibly of starting a vlog.
The next big thing?

A secret goal in life is to become a singer/songwriter and entertain family and grandchildren.

Edit: I'm finally officially living in Brooklyn and just settling in. Very exciting. Also, for those who saw the last edit, my/our company has recovered mostly from Sandy, although it's been a bit of a tough go. Regardless, things are indeed positive.

"There's no better way to figure out whether you're compatible with somebody than talking to them over a cup of coffee or a pint of beer..."

You are confident yet humble.
You are comfortable motivating and leading people.
You know who you are and where you are going (mostly..).
You know what it means to take a chance and completely devote yourself to something meaningful; you've done it many times.
You are ambitious and challenge yourself.
You are passionate about life and your cause(s).
You've been to the end and back.
You've got rhythm!
You are tall and athletic.
You are not afraid to swim with the fishes or bait your own hook.
You know you are beautiful.
You love adventure.
You can navigate with a map.. have a sense of direction.
You are not a picky eater.
You enjoy being romanced.
You are wonderfully unique with a great style of all your own.
You are a Lady.
You are a Woman.