My hobbies are fun & cerebral.

Goals/Aspirations: work hard, be successful, but don't forget to smell the roses

I've been in the Peace Corps twice. I'm a teacher and I freelance write for magazines. I'm not a serious writer - I just like seeing my name in print. Ah, the glory.

Music: Dylan, Springsteen, Beethoven, Costello, Joe Jackson, Cranberries, REM, BNL

Miscellaneous: I was a judge in a beauty contest; I can breakdance with 2 fingers; I was a film projectionist for 3 months; I have excellent table manners despite using my sleeve; I contemplate wearing a tux to a Mets game followed by a night at the opera in my cutoffs.

Meaning of Life: to reach Nirvana - their CD Nevermind

In my bedroom you'll find the standards: bed, dresser, alarm clock, disco ball & strobe light.

Did I mention my championship ring from playing Jacks in 4th grade?

On the subway, you'll find me reading with my new Kindle.

Some knowledgeble friends have insisted that internet dating is phony and a waste of time. And that people over 40 don't get married. But Mother Nature urges me forward.

First date? If it's daytime, we could do a bank. Evening - we'll have to settle for a liquor store. Can you drive a stick?

Alternatively, we could take a stroll to City Hall then book a last minute flight to Hawaii. Gee, I'm sorry, I guess I forgot my wallet at home. Can we use your credit card?

When's the last time you did a cartwheel? I used to do them all the time. Had to stop...folks on the subway can be so rude.

What I'm looking for: easy going, educated, curious about the world, not a political/religious zealot (mild is okay). If you watch soap operas, consult your astrologer and have no hobbies....we're probably not a match. And you don't have a voodoo doll of your ex.

One more thing - totally optional: I analyze people's handwriting.


.-----///\\\----Please
----///--\\\---Put This
---|||---|||---On Your
---|||---|||---Account If
---|||---|||---You Know
----\\\-///----Someone
-----\\///-----Who Died
------///\-----Or Is Suffering
-----///\\\----From
----///--\\\---Cancer

I tend to get inundated with email here....but will politely respond