I value being a gentleman. I guess I have an artistic temperament -- a little soft spoken, kind and thoughtful, authentic, sincere. I am an independent person. I think outside the box. I'm well-educated. I am passionate about the arts, art history, intellectual things, etc.

I'm good with my hands -- I'm a good woodworker and furniture builder (you'll know you're my friend when I make a piece of furniture for you...). I can fix my own car. I am a good cook. I like my garden and I like animals, even though I only have three fish ("the comets").

I am an artist (painting, video). I teach at a media arts college. I manage the apartment building where I live.

I stay fit and eat well. I run 3 miles (almost) every day. I like the woods, the ocean, the mountains.

Being able to laugh together is important to me. If you are funny to me, you are halfway to my heart. Funny comes in many forms.

Taking a walk is a great way to visit, I think. I like to get to know someone, converse, relax. Meet for coffee/tea, have a drink, enjoy a restaurant, etc.