As I get older, I find my character becoming more and more complex. I can be cynical about the world, but as a high school teacher I also suffer from incurable idealism. I tend to be shy and reticent around people that I don’t know, but once I feel comfortable with a person I may talk endlessly on a variety of subjects. I value my solitude, but I treasure my friends and their company. I am socially and politically liberal, but I lean toward economic conservatism.

First and foremost I’m looking for a friend that I can spend time with and enjoy talking to. Intelligent conversation is very important to me, but that doesn’t mean we have to agree on everything. I think I am open-minded enough to listen to opposing arguments as long as they are cogent and thoughtful. This doesn’t mean that I’m opposed to relationships, quite the opposite is true, but I feel that if two people are friends first, then a relationship has a real chance to develop and flourish.

Well like I mentioned I'm currently a high school teacher. I enjoy my job, but my true dream is to write. To this end, I've been actively working on completing my first novel and searching for a publisher. I feel I've been safe for many years and now it's time to really follow the passions I've always had inside.

Pretending to be a grumpy, old fart. Just ask my students. LOL! But little do they know that when I'm at home the suit and tie go in the closet and the casual, fun loving me comes out.

I'd say my sardonic sense of humor.

My roommate says it's the way my eyes light up when I smile. I think there may be more than OJ in his morning glass. :o)

Music: Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, The Beatles, The Doors, Cream.. Hey what can I say the 60s and 70s rocked!

Movies: Any of the Monty Python flicks. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Turner Classic Movies. Okay look I'm not afraid to admit that I'm a bit of a geek, but I think it's one of my more endearing qualities.

Books: Stephen King, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Douglas Adams, Heinlein, Freakonomics, and tons of history and economics based books

Food: Mmm yes, lots of it please! Chinese, Mexican, Italian. I've recently decided to try new things and have found I really enjoy sushi. I've also determined that my roommates are good cooks and this may be a bad thing for my waistline! lol

1. Pink Floyd
2. Monty Python
3. My computer - for writing and the occassional game
4. Camping
5. Good, intelligent conversation
6. My sanity... Oh wait, that ship has sailed!

Writing

A more carefree existence. I'd love to eventually find a little house in the country and settle down.

History - Hey I am a teacher afterall.

Where I came from, Where I am, and Where I hope to be.

I am usually reading, writing, or laughing and enjoying stimulating conversation with my roommates and other close friends.

I secretly enjoy watching certain "chick flicks" and old westerns.

You enjoy good conversation and the occassional laugh. If you like Pink Floyd and the dry, british humor of Monty Python. Or if you're quirky, fun loving, intelligent, and looking to make a new friend.