I'm an in-town guy who is adventurous,very active, and thoughtful----- meaning both caring,empathetic and a thinker--a little intellectual...only a little..........) I've traveled a fair bit, both domestically and international. There is no vacation which is as invigorating as exploring a new culture. I love hanging out on the beach or the mountains, but there is something about returning from a trip where I've had only a loose itinerary, had to find hostels or rooms along the way and met fascinating memorable people which does something uplifting for my soul and spirit.

I've done lots of athletics over the years, including years of martial arts --- karate and aikido. These days I'm kind of power-ashtanga yoga crazy......:) I never imagined it would be so tough and demanding, but it is amazing how it works the muscles, the mind, and helps the aching joints, too. I also like to be outdoors. I love to bicycle and I spend a fair bit of time at Freedom Park with my dog, who is a bit of a neighborhood celebrity and enemy number 1 to the squirrels at the park.

I am thoughtful, active, and youthful.

I do sales and marketing work related to DVD distribution. I've worked for three of the major studios and a major record label. Besides the corporate world, I've also worked in entrepreneurial environments, too. The fun part has been the opportunity to travel to some fun places --- including going to the Sundance and Telluride Film festivals. The not so fun part has been the expected pressures of sales goals, fighting.... oh, I mean "negotiating" with customers, and early mornings and late nights on the phone and computer doing projections and reports. While it really is less glamorous than it sounds, I feel lucky to have been able to do work where I have a passion.

Cooking......:) Now, the question says good, not great......:) I did take a few classes a couple years ago and my friends say I have some natural talent. OK, they were being nice, but they keep coming back on Sunday night for HBO and dinner.

My favorite book is "The Adventures of Augie March" by Saul Bellow. I have an English Lit degree, and like lots of classics, but also contemporary fiction, too. I also read a fair bit of non-fiction. Robert Kaplan, the journalist, traveler is great.

As to movies, I have too many favorites. A few are: The Godfather I and II, One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest, The French director, Francois Truffaut, and for some crazy reason, Stripes, with Bill Murray.

As to music, pretty much anything except country. Ever since I saw the movie, "The Buena Vista Social Club", I've been into Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music.

Favorite food: sushi, Thai, Indian and Mediterranean ---- Italian and Greek.

If I sound interesting and you'd like to grab a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or a beer.