I SO prefer to just meet and check each other out, but here is a nibble of me.

Hmmm...I like...butter toffee...and kissing....and Indian food.... and a little sugar in my bowl on the regs.
I am small and fiesty. I love to debate and am definitely a communicator.
I recycle, I grow things. I am pear-shaped.
I like black tea, sugary coffee, the color purple (yes yes yes) and bully-boos (when dandelions get blow-away like)
I am a history teacher. My focus is inner-city education. It's a lot of work but I love the kids. I have three degrees.
I'm silly as hell but life is real and things matter to me. A lot of things. I guess that makes me political?
I absolutely abhor lies, lying, liars, and racism, bigotry, misogyny.
I always win at rock paper scissors. Small fact. I win at a lot of things. Born at the right time....
I love to dance. I like funk, soul, jazz, 50's rock n' roll, hip hop, 80's pop, European classical, 70's rock - everything except for Angry White Man Metal and cry-baby man rock.

If I wait to long to eat I get low blood sugar rage and it is actually a scary situation.
I would rather be given a plant than cut flowers.
I have travelled through seven African countries and lived in two. I love that continent and maybe if the universe permits it, I will get a little plot of land in Tanzania or Kenya someday.
Hmmm....I don't really like people touching my hair. It's curly. You can't run your fingers through it. No one gets this.
I have a wonderful, crazy, drama-filled circle of friends. .
I have tattoos. If that's some issue for you, get to steppin'; there's plenty of blank canvases out there.
I leave the peel on my vegetables.
I am harsh and gentle.
I give a pretty mean massage.
I don't eat meat or other junk. That doesn't mean you need to be a vegetarian. You are you.
Books are my salvation. I would read to you.
I don't like being read to. Unless the book is by Roald Dahl and you have a great fake British accent.
or its poetry and you wrote it and it is awkward but awesome.
I can cook for you sir.
I have never owned a T.V.
Hmmm what else do I like? Good food, good friends, good love.

This all seems like revealing too much too much too much.
But you know, winter is coming and baby, its cold outside.

So....about you, Sir.....

You know there are so many things on my "perfect man" list. Oh, you should be funny (to me) and handsome (in my eyes) and ethical and passionate and involved and educated (conscious!) and love music and be fly..... It goes on and on. But it is all so subjective and the reality is, either we will have a vibe or we won't - which is why I prefer to meet you.
But just to be a little more clear:
I guess I am really looking for a brother who has a full, happy life that just needs me in it to be extra nuclear-powered super hero awesome.
I believe a man needs to be able to provide for his family, but I do not care what kind of car you drive or even if you have a car (but I do hope you have a bike!).
You get extra points for being handy or being able to cook.
You love and want children. You care for your health and your spiritual self.
You care about people and are involved in your community.
You conduct yourself with dignity and treat people with respect.
It would be great if you were brave with bugs!! Not to kill but mostly to put outside.

But really, you know, I just want to meet someone I really like. and no list is going to define that.

Just a few prohibitions: PLEASE do NOT contact me if you:
- are allergic to cats. I have one. He's a revolutionary cat. And he was here first.
- are into drugs, even "recreationally". I'm not interested. (p.s. I do not consider ganja a drug unless it is being used like one)
- are looking for casual sex (as in, infrequent, impersonal or random).
- cannot look after yourself and are looking for a mommy substitute. Not me honey. I'll never cook as well as your mother and unlike her, I am not going to think you are perfect.
- are racist or bigoted in any way. Absolutely not. Search your soul, cause if you bring that to me, I'm going to tell you about yourself.

So... If you think we might dig each other, write to me. Maybe we'll meet.
And don't be scared, because even if we don't vibe it will be interesting and fun.

Peace.
M

Hmmmm. You know what, if we are going to check each other out (which we are) then let's go somewhere we can see and hear each other. Tea and a walk? But you know, I'm open to suggestions. I am still pretty new to Toronto and there are lots of cool things I may not even know about.