kind, generous, and compassionate
My self-summary Propose an edit
A spirit-seeking world traveler with two ex-wives and four grown
heirs, formerly a toiler in the vineyards of journalism, academia,
rock and roll PR and magazine publishing, and now a global
traveler. Last year I left the sinking ship of America to live in
Thailand and now I teach English to monks in Bangkok.
What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit
Pursuing the spirit wherever She may be found, and traveling in
foreign lands
I'm really good at Propose an edit
writing, from the
head and the heart. If you want to know what I think and feel, read
my blog: http://wyaryan.blogspot.com
The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit
my wavy silver gray hair, which is now growing out, and my
welcoming smile
My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit
My reading favorites: Brothers Karamazov, New Seeds
of Contemplation, Alexandria Quartet, War is the
Force that Gives Us Meaning, Dharma Bums, Prodigal Summer, Thunderhead, Zen and
the Birds of Appetite, Traveling Mercies, Book of Bebb
(I also read The
Nation, The
Sun, Sojourners, National Catholic
Reporter, and Commonweal);
Movies I like include: Lost in Translation,
Little
Miss Sunshine, Harold and Maude, Magnolia, Casablanca, Places in the Heart,
Crash, Junebug, Unbearable
Lightness of Being, One Flew Over the
Cuckoo's Nest, La Strada, The Man Who Would be
King, American Beauty, Tender Mercies,
King of
Hearts;
Ah, Music! June
Christy, Silvio Rodriguez, Biff Rose, Dusty
Springfield, Dar Williams, Art Pepper, Billie Holiday, Dougie MacLean,
Jennifer
Warnes, Indigo Girls;
Recent discoveries include Joanna Newsom, Death Cab for Cutie,
Damien, Mindy Smith, and the Decemberists.
As for Food: ice cream, popcorn, chicken, not to mention ripe
mangoes
The six things I could never do without Propose an edit
Mac laptop, iPod,
digital camera, cappuccino, chocolate and ice cream
I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit
who I am and what am I to do
On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit
going to the movies
The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit
a secret until we've gotten to know each other
You should message me if Propose an edit
you love words and want to engage in a stimulating, inspiring and
poetic exchange of ideas and passions, through email and perhaps
even in person, no matter the distance
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My personality awards
Questions He Cares About View all
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- In a relationship I like to discuss politics with my partner.
- · All the time!
- · Sure. I'm interested in sharing our beliefs.
- · Sometimes. It depends.
- · Hardly. Politics are boring or personal.
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- You're out on the street and you encounter some people speaking a foreign language. What's your reaction?
- · You're in our country; speak our language!
- · No big deal.
- · Cool, what language are they speaking?
- · (in their language) Hi, how are you?
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- How often do you keep your promises?
- · My word is my bond. No exceptions.
- · Whenever possible
- · Usually
- · When convenient
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- Is there a God?
- · Yes
- · No







