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What can I tell you about myself? Well, if I'm to believe some of the people I've known in this life, you may never've met anyone quite like me before now - but that, of course, isn't for me to decide. It's been an extraordinary if not carefree (but whose really IS?) one, rich with a wealth of exquisite music and knowledge that I was in full pursuit of almost from the beginning on a self-taught basis and take much pleasure from sharing with many friends of various ages; do firmly believe in native intelligence and speak to the best in people, the divinity in us ALL even if unrecognized. That wisdom is hardly predicated upon number of degrees possessed - there are many different, equally valid paths to it; and evolutionary intelligent design (I know, I know - ask me). An extensive traveler of the world within, an informal intuitive counselor of friends and theirs (in an empathetic, instinctive way that is especially appreciated) and metaphysical facilitator - not just witness to, but part of, a few true miracles.....vocal alternative-medicine advocate (observed the Law Of Similars for over a decade with impressive results) that supports GENUINE healthcare reform (single-payer system resembling MSAs, NOT the toxic, unbelievably violative products being passed off and rammed through as such) and unimpeded health freedoms.

More? I'm an intellectually curious, supportive (as anybody you'll ever meet) romantic and passionate, yet emotionally mature man as should be apparent, an open-minded but idealistic child of the late Sixties-early Seventies, divorce and not a little abuse - all of which provided me with resilience, resolve, strength and insight. A registered Independent and selectively materialistic (read: conscious, as opposed to conspicuous, consumer) fiscal conservative, social and progressive Libertarian - an old-fashioned, discerning New Englander of Gaelic descent (primarily Highland Scot and Galician Spanish, communities both renowned for their ruggedness). I enjoy routine and a little variety alike but find ritual very tedious save for using the same cereal spoon; I'm likelier to realize Nirvana by bowling a 300 game - or even another 200:) Of late I've found that far too much focus is placed upon the word 'spiritual's last 3, and not nearly enough on its first 2, syllables. In some aspects I'm very complex and others, very simple, a classic Scorpio still seeking to achieve a better balance between the physical and spiritual sides of that life - never had any need to consciously challenge myself - enough inherent ones and the risks I take, philosophical or emotional; low-impact activities are just fine and you won't ever find me in perpetual motion.....tasted my mortality more than once and excessive speed just perturbs.

I've never placed disproportionate value in: 'getting ahead', houses - as opposed to homes, vacations other than day trips (when you've been the places have I literally and figuratively, that becomes SO much less a concern) motorcycles, cars or any other vehicles, never took my cues from GQ nor Pavlov - if I got there in style, it would always be on my own terms. I don't have the body of John Cena - no 'gym rat' - nor the contracting skills of Ty Pennington (and don't watch either of them) but, even so, there are some ways I'm in the best shape of my life and I've been recognized for my resourcefulness. I'm far from perfect, but DO like the man I've become; always valued integrity most and never would any sacrifice of mine be acceptable. Serious though the tone this profile has taken previously, I do possess a withering wit and can EASILY be a goof with the best of 'em, but rarely can I ever be described as 'the life of the party' either; known much sadness and loss but, though very introspective at times, I'm also very much a social creature and would have extreme difficulty 'living off the grid' even if I haven't ever owned any hand-held electronic devices. While I'm being honest, I do like sex a whole lot indeed - have never treated ANY woman with anything less than respect, however. And while music's been a constant throughout, there are certain vital, non-negotiable things I do require from it, find 99.5% of rap, hip-hop and dance-oriented songs to be relentlessly dissonant, mechanical, repetitive and just plain unmusical; lacking in melody, meaning and genuine emotion, little of it's ever spoken to me - mind, body OR soul. What HAS? Gnarls Barkley, Marillion, Seal, Duran, The Sweet, Aimee Mann, EWF, Silverchair, Fleet Foxes, Queensryche, King's X, the Beatles, Elliott Smith - to name but a few.

For almost eighteen years I've found my church and communion singing karaoke, amassed a repertoire of close to 300 songs - I DO take requests (MOST; again, ask me!) but my specialty is Seventies numbers and a lot otherwise still unlicensed remain on my 'wishlist'. 400 of my all-time musical faves reside at www.playlist.com/wjmc and I've had an album review page on Amazon.com for a while now. I painted a lot, did portraiture when younger, wrote a slew of stuff when the spirit moved me; hoped to have had a modest folio of prose, essays and poetry out this year called 'Shaman In The Sheen' but it will have to wait until next.....really enjoy comparing notes about various artistic forms of expression and tracing the creative process.

I'm hungry to build upon what I've been shown as being capable of, the possibilities for my particular life if freely given them in good faith. Watching as my mother slowly quits the cruel stage of her own, I'm trying to figure out how - WHERE - I fit into the post-modern world that, clearly to me, is now all ours for better or worse, possibly even be a part of shaping it however small, but I've completely lost what little faith I ever had in institutions; I don't PRETEND to be an irrepressible optimist and, as a student of history, economics and political science, can't ever be part of the sheer madness they've propagated - in THAT feeling, I know I'm not alone. For so long I've dreamed a new, but maybe old and still familiar, dream: life completely free from assumed expectations and irrational fear, one not so different from that of the Founding Fathers where tailored support, non-denominational faith in and a most noble idea about, each other is the sensible rule from birth and what was once miraculous becomes commonplace. I've done some research on what's referred to as epigenetic therapy after watching a related NOVA segment and realize that a century-plus old argument, one revealed to have great personal significance, is on the verge of being rendered moot, that our health really IS determined by how effectively we're able to respond as individuals, what we're encouraged to believe about ourselves and others - any meaningful, lasting change can only grow out of those twin realizations, for me and society both.

One where time became a secondary consideration as the conversation is such that it's really hard to end the date, an unmistakable and profound sense of connection that naturally opens doors for each other.....I also really want to try zip-lining next summer.

(Need to add this here as space ran out in the last section). I have NO illusions about it; really don't fit in with this POF crowd at large. Yes, I know I'm deep - and very serious. Yes, I know I'm intense, but not 'edgy'. No, my profile DOESN'T read like a Speed Stick commercial replete with unintentionally comical phrases such as 'bad boy', 'man's man' or 'I work hard and I play hard' - get real. I'm 5'9", not 5'10". And physical attraction does matter, to an extent - I acknowledge that. All the same, what sort of woman do I seek? I'm looking for an attractive, emotionally intelligent, passionate and intellectually curious partner-in-crime or otherwise, sweet (giggles are very welcome!) and young-at-heart, with a sense of wonder and just a slight inclination towards benign mischief (i.e., as are PDAs:). Those with an unmistakable light in their eyes. I've come to realize with the passage of time and by the nature of my life that I'm primarily interested in women between the ages of 35-45 but would welcome exploring a few years beyond either side of that range depending, of course, upon the person. I've felt as though a powerful wanderlust had been quenched ages ago, but the winds of change have really whipped up this past year and I want to follow my heart home, whatever and whomever may reveal just where that is. I've been told I'd make a good father, given my gratifying rapport with younger kids. I can walk for miles and talk for hours with the right company. When I love, it's unconditional, without reservation and entirely evident. I have a demonstrated weakness for women of Irish descent and the red-hair (auburn, chestnut, strawberry and golden blonde) spectrum but there have been more than a few brunettes that have captivated me over the years, too.....

Ultimately, I'm looking for someone to simply believe in me as I do her, has self-knowledge and is more or less happy with themselves. Someone who recognizes all that has happened to our lives in this past year and possibly with their own notions about what can be done to make the best of it, who is familiar with SFA and what sometimes follows, appreciates just how thoroughly it can affect a person's life and who can accept that, even with therapy, I won't ever be thought of as an adventurous eater. A collaborator and kindred spirit, someone who knows nothing matters more than the double-layered cake of companionship and sacred connectivity - the rest, mere icing; who values ethics over morals, Coral Castle and St. Augustine over Disney World for FL travel destinations, morphogenesis over germ theory but, above all, learning, the autodidact and true understanding over education, degrees and credentials.....