When it comes to hobbies, I'm not sure I have the time, though I do enjoy painting and pottery. I have been in education for 26+ years as a Fine Art teacher. In addition to that I have been building a career as a singer/songwriter with 2 cds in the marketplace and working on a third. My second cd was selected as a Michigan Folk Live favorite of 2008. The range of music that I enjoy is wide, though lately I've been listening to mostly dead folks, i.e. Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt, Son House and Charley Patton as well as some of the greats in folk and folk blues.

I enjoy reading about world religions, philosophies and psychology. Anything that deals with the human condition fascinates me.

Mmmm a first date. I suppose that would depend on the person I was dating and what they are comfortable with. Some people may want to meet for coffee and chat, while others may want to go out to eat, listen to music, see a show or meet at a museum. All are fine with me.