(A note I have to add after multiple contacts email me apparently not reading very far into my profile, and not understanding the word "POLYFIDELITY" (hint you can Google it!) ) PLEASE: do not contact me if you are cheating on your wife, or have a "Dont' ask dont' tell" policy, or if you are going to have some long drawn out story about why you run around chasing other women with out your wife being informed about it. I don't care WHY you do it. I dont' want to get within a 10 foot pole of it, PERIOD. please dont' waste my time or yours. thanks.)

Note to the Universe: I am thankful that the Universe brings me wonderful people who love me and treat me with respect, patience, and love. I am thankful for having a great job that lets me give my gifts and learn at the same time. I am thankful that I am on a path to independence and self sufficiency. I am grateful that the Universe will guide the right people towards me.

Married Visual artist/martial artist. Interests include: kung fu movies, B-movies, cookies, ASL/Sign Language, heavy discussion, doll collecting, adults who are in touch with their child-like natures, tai chi, martial arts, and visual art, including collage, sculpture, and printmaking.

I've been actively studying ASL (American Sign Language) for 5 years... and I just finished a college level program to become an interpreter. I'm interested in connecting with those who feel they might have common interests/values, particularly those who match my 'keywords'.

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I am cautious, giving, and capable

Learning more about the following things: herbs, gardening, nutrition, martial arts, yoga, raw foods , American Sign Language, nutrition, meditation, teaching, juggling multiple interests, bookmaking, collage, ecstatic dance, healthy relationships, how to not be in denial.

Trying to get clear on what is good for me, and steer towards it. (Update: I have steered towards it, and I'm continuing to improve my skills!)

'Nother update: I am getting tired of crude offensive trolls on this site. I would like to meet those who are like minds, who have actually taken the time to read my profile. So, feel free to write, but to demonstrate to me that you have actually read my profile.....make sure you include this phrase "Look into your heart". bonus points if you know what movie that is from. If you don't include that phrase I will assume you didn't' read my profile.. and I will not waste my time responding. I feel harsh setting up this protocol but 1) I am very busy and do not have time for trolls asking me to send them naked pictures, and 2) I have a friend who did this same thing on his profile and it worked well for him. :)

(ya know, I have been occasionally lax when sometimes people find my profile through "quiver" or some such thing and they write me but dont' include my secret phrase. I realize being lax on this protocol does no good, it makes me feel like I"m not being "mean" or not letting some opportunity pass me by... dont want to judge someone before I have had the chance to find out what they're about.. but you know... EVERY TIME I make an exception and engage in a conversation with people who haven't read my profile... I end up thinking "why did I do that?" ... they are obviously not compatible with me... nice person though they may be. It may be that I need to re-write my profile to be even more specific about what I am and am NOT looking for.. but I thought my "most private thing I"m willing to admit" was pretty darned clear. ?)

listening, making lists, proofreading, snuggling, empathizing, weeding, attention to detail, controlling my impulses.

Affection, enthusiastic passion, letting you know my boundaries,
giving to those I care about.

My ability to ask incessant questions. My googly eye.

Kill Bill 2. The Meaning of Life. Anything MST3K. Edward D. Wood movies. Anything Bruce Lee. Also: Coen Brothers rock. The Big Lebowski. Fargo. I have Ethan Coen's audiobook of short stories, and I laugh my ass off listening to them in my car.

ok I'll try to answer this:
At different stages of my life I would have answered this differently:

in my early teens: my telephone!
around age 16-22: my flute
around age 29: my pick up truck
around age 35: my kung fu pants
around age: 40: my anti-anxiety medication
now: my email!

(some things never change....)

what happened to my life when I hit 40? This shit sure did hit the fan!

Holding hands. Laughing. Sleeping.
Watching something on Netflix.
IM chatting.
Making art.

that these are the key words for searching for me:

honesty polyfidelity ethics intentional family slowpoke dependable consistent

Please note that "poly" is a very broad term, and I fall on the side near polyfidelity, and steer clear of things like open relationships, dont-ask-dont tell, FWB (friends with benefits), swinging,... so if your relationship style is accomodating to more casual, less full-disclosure kind of behavior... it will not work for me... please don't write me asking if it's ok... it will just waste both our time. :)

1) You are interested in meeting me for a chat in ASL - American Sign Language -- over coffee.
2) You are a good match on any of my key words, and would like to exchange emails on those topics. If we seem to be of like minds, having coffee to chat would be a next step.
3) (BONUS POINTS) BOTH!