I have taken a long break from dating, three years as of Oct. 09, but hey, who's counting. I have gotten things done and am approaching Nirvana, next stop, the Twilight Zone. Wait, wrong publication. So, there is a little silliness in me but I am a creative person and so you should know these things to save us both time away from other possibilities. I am a stable guy with a job and doing something in life he loves very much and so doesn't care about making money, picket fences, keeping up with cool, etc., to me, these things are bi-products from following one's bliss. The right woman for me will be able to be still at times and out-and-about at others. She won't be a slob nor a neat freak. She will have to be independent enough to entertain herself, but interdependent enough to be the most important part of life -- okay, a close second to my daughter. I will tell you I am moody, but it isn't happy/sad, it is outgoing/introvert -- not bipolar just contemplative. I know if I could smile every minute of the day I would be better off, but I can't. It just won't happen. All my life I have heard this. I tried doing it so much one day my cheeks were numb. It must be the French in me. Here is a joke the French tell about US: "Do you know why Americans are always smiling?... To show their teeth." I do require to be out-and-about, be it the symphony, a local band, lecture at SMU, but I also require time alone. I am most comfortable around creative artist types and those intellectual tree huggers mean people who listen to Rush Limbuagh hate. Actually, I could be the anti-Limbaugh poster child if I would smile more. So,it will be a special person who needs the same and we can make it work. I am, however, very committed in a relationship, always faithful, very sensitive to my partner's needs, romantic, and love to share daily things with her like when I saw Jesus carrying a cross on the side of the freeway and had to call someone to share it with -- it really wasn't Jesus, just a guy with a cross attached to wheels: false alarm everyone... sit down.

Words that stop me from writing when I read a profile: Baptist - I am not anti christian so much as I just doubt anyone a member of the Baptist Party now days will have anything to do with me. I was a Baptist in my youth and appreciate the learning’s of Jesus, but spiritually it was another step in my truth-seeking spirit. I also believe in other things too, like Buddha, Mohammed, Obama, Waldo, Bly, etc. I read an occaisonal positive-thinking book, meditate some times, workout enough to eat what I want and hopefully live life productively. Other words that cause me to stop reading: Motor Cycles, Golf Clubs, Guns, Hunting, Go Cowboys! -- yes, I am talking about a woman here. My music is everything. Arcade Fire is one of my favorite young bands. Being an independent filmmaker I am a film snob but that doesn't stop me from seeing fun movies too. A more recent favorite: "Knocked Up." Words that I enjoy: Enlightenment, Spiritual, Paris, film noir, poetry, theater, New York Times, nature, Manhattan, academia, NPR, Godard, Proust, Go Raiders, Dr. Dyer, non-sweet ice tea, etc.

A few other things that might help you in your decision about me: I don't eat much meat and used to be a vegetarian and still am for the most part. I am not drinking much these days becasue it messes with my REM sleep and causes me to say foolish things like, "I'll pay for that." Also, I look, feel, and act younger than I am thanks to fortunate jeans -- not the Levis kind ;(. Did you know that Frank Sinatra got mad and walked off the set of a film where the director wanted him to wear butt pads when he danced? My photos are current with the exception of my Avatar self. That was me twenty years ago without makeup. So, do I get the job or not? WTF? I waited a long time for you. This stuff is getting old. I am spending creative energy I could be using to write you a good-morning email. Let's walk off in the fog together with an airplane in the background and the words "Fin" bouncing on a scratchy screen. Could happen?

We go to a place where we can follow the bouncing ball or a Kenny G concert... just kidding, if you like Kenny G you have serious lack-of-music-listening-skills issues.