an appreciator of sandwiches, thrift shops, diner food, old dresses, older pyrex and good grammar.

a pittsburgh homeowner trying to keep plants alive and dirty dishes out of my sink - both are nearly impossible.

i have a strong mid-century aesthetic, a background in art/architectural history, a custom of brunching well and often, and a habit of drinking cheap beer.

coffee plus computer. i work in the world of design and words. that said, i considered typing this profile entirely in wingdings.

i also organize a vintage event in the city - vintage dealer, seller, collector. i keep busy.

i'm quite social when time allows - my work schedule gets in the way of all the dinners and shows i'd like to attend, but i value my time with friends and a good meal out in the city. i entertain at home when i can.

staying busy. making friends. collecting a lot of polyester.

cheeky grin ...

currently reading: the fine print.

current eats: winter is for crockpot cooking. and whiskey.

currently listening to: the zombies, the beach fossils, jimmy reed, a tribe called quest, the drums, the clean, sam cooke, the go-betweens.

current movies in rotation: i watch a lot of PBS, Netflix, basic cable - i don't watch a lot of "cash cab."

travel mugs
my pets
my pals
good company
kraft dinner
measuring tape

giving it up for arsenio.

making headlines.

i don't like ferris wheels, ben folds five and hoppy beers.

note: this isn't to say i don't like a pint or two and/or county fairs and good pop music - i'm just a bit particular.

you appreciate old stuff, aren't big on olive garden, have it together, consider "real genius" to be an underrated gem. and if your go-to lingo isn't text shorthand, which is only useful if, in fact, you are texting, texting while driving, creating a treasure hunt map for children, creating a treasure hunt map for children while driving.