Some people write a few lines, I wrote a mini-series- I am an artist and teacher living in Brooklyn. I moved here from Buffalo NY, and after 16 years in Brooklyn I've grown to realize that this is my home and I love it. I have a degree from Columbia Teachers College (and at times this actually amazes me!!) I belonged to the "Balkan Dancers" while in Buffalo, and still love any type of dancing, I just don't do enough of it. I bicycle quite a bit, and have bicycled through England, Wales and Holland. I have also Bicycled from Brooklyn to Buffalo, following the Erie Canal, just to see if I could do it (I did - barely). I teach art at a public middle school in Brooklyn and at a private institute in Manhattan. I see the disparity that exists in our city and country. Teachers deal with this reality on a daily basis, and try to effect change one student at a time. Most rarely get the credit they deserve. I love any type of music, in particular Chicago and/or Delta blues. I was once a guest disc jockey for the "World Cafe" on NPR. I am energetic and lethargic, friendly and aloof, I seem like a walking contradiction but people who know me realize that I am very consistent, and reliable (even sensible!) I have been separated for almost 6 years (now divorced) and the mourning period has run it's course. I have a 13 year old daughter who is the love of my life. I have joint custody of her during the week. It's time for me to move on with my life, and I have no intention of looking backward.

I've always been attracted by a person's personal grace, charm and "style". Our individual uniqueness should come through, other wise we might as well all shop at the Gap. I've never considered looks to be that important. If there were a scale of 1-10, most of us are between 4 and 6, rarely do you see someone who is an absolute 1 or a 10. I think that people who are secure about who they are give off an attractiveness that goes beyond their looks. Humor and intelligence are important to me, and always seem to go hand in hand. I've always thought that my funniest friends are the smartest and quickest people I know. Music is important, I can't imagine going through life with out a soundtrack accompanying me. I genuinely love people who as they grow older retain the vitality and "spark" of their youth. I fully intend to be the goofiest grandpa I can be.
My ideal match, someone who believes that the repair is more important than the wound(s). Someone who knows themself and is not searching for someone else to "complete" them. I have no desire to change anyone, and probably will resist attempts to change me. I can trust enough to say what I need, and to listen and hear what you need as well. I'm willing to try.