Just a few words: I work in the arts, love nature, hiking,skiing, canoeing, being with friends, looking for ways to be in this world more directly and truthfully / I like to sit quietly, watch my crazy mind without getting too involved.

My work life is where I actually spend a good deal of time. Luckily it is a stimulating and challenging environment and sometimes even fun. Otherwise, I get out in nature with friends if possible, and if not , I enjoy the out doors myself, feeling grateful, immersed in the beauty that surrounds us. I enjoy physical challenges, climbing up rocky slopes , being in whitewater, skiing fast down hill, though I often fall , or tip in many of these adventures . To keep my body truly intact I do yoga several times a week.
I love to be creative and am trained in the visual arts, painting and drawing. Plants have always been a love of mine and I have recently fenced in my yard to keep the deer away so that I can have a real garden--- a very satisfying and fun activity,even if the slugs eat half the produce. My life is good and I feel so grateful. I have a healthy grown daughter and am surrounded by supportive friends. Most importantly I strive, (without really striving of course) to cultivate peace and stillness within me.

speaking and writing about art, dancing, walking, laughing, being in water (sometimes hot water),taking risks, blurting out inappropriate things, singing.

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I'll start with music first--- I have pretty eclectic taste, but listen to Bill Frisell quite a bit and Cesaria Evora, Yo lo tengo, Steve Earle, Medeski, Martin and Wood. I really enjoy music from other cultures, North Africa, South America.
I read a lot of Buddhist books to keep delving into that experience on a deeper level, esp: Jack Kornfield and Pema Chodron now.
In other areas, Don Delillo is a favorite, sometimes Richard Powers, Dave Eggars, recently I enjoyed Louise Erdrich's The Plague of Doves, David Sedaris 'cause he cracks me up and and last but not least,the New Yorker.
Theoretically, I enjoy Rebecca Solnit and anyone writing about the intersection of nature, body and the soul. ( hey any suggestions out there?)

Don't do the movie thing too much, tend to go through phases with it> Mostly i enjoy arty films but watch a fair share of silly romantic comedies when my daughter comes to visit. action is good but i get sick of the violence.

Food, yum, mostly I eat simply because I am cooking usually quickly for myself. I don't eat a lot of meat, though if I had access to wild game i would certainly eat it. I enjoy different Asian foods, fresh food: fish and vegetables, hearty soups, really good bread, chocolate.

friends, art ,music, beauty, nature, surprises

you name it, i have probably thought about it. I have a very active if somewhat chaotic mind. I try to steer away from politics and math problems.

Depending on the Friday i might be working, joining friends for a beer and or dinner, doing yoga or hiking or running and then relaxing with a book, or maybe sketching or writing in bed. Went dancing a few Fridays ago and that was a blast!

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you feel like it and are kind.