Eurasian, half-Chinese and half-English, which means I drink lots of tea and am unfailingly polite. Academic both by profession and in temperament; Holocaust scholar, although not Jewish. Also published writer of creative non-fiction. Active sense of humor, with working knowledge of Monty Python and Gilbert and Sullivan lyrics. Non-materialistic, except for books. More medical knowledge than anyone without an M.D. Pescetarian who loves sushi and ceviche, popcorn with hot sauce, mint and ginger. Voracious reader, both for intellectual growth and pure pleasure. Secret vice: mysteries, at least 2 per week, only requirement a well-written narrative in which I will not guess the culprit before the final chapter. Other faves: Delbo, Sebald, Faulkner, James, Woolf. Daily runs outdoors, with periodic travel to marathon destinations. As a runner, think tortoise, not hare: slow, but persistent. Cineaste, with preference for culture-vulture, arty-farty films and documentaries ("The Visitor," "Examined Life," recently rented "Fargo"again). Enthusiastic singer in the shower, the car, and in front of computer. Sunday NY Times cruciverbalist– in ink. Aficionado of flora and fauna, both wild and domestic, currently co-habiting with large Tabby and collection of orchids and cacti. Lefty-liberal who reads the New Yorker and watches The News Hour on PBS. Resilient, passionate, kind, emotionally honest, perceptive, affectionate, a good listener. Very articulate; I hardly ever say "like" or "you know"! Ideal partner : possessed with emotional intelligence that is both insightful and compassionate towards self and others. Sense of humor, from the witty to the wacky. Ability to communicate, to talk as well as listen, receive as well as give. Passion on different levels: intellectual, emotional, physical. Ever seeking wabi-sabi.

Meeting any place conducive to a good conversation; feeling both sense of connection and excitement about the future.