Lost in the blinding whiteness of the tundra…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IjGNJPNyzU

If you don’t catch the self-negating irony in the passive aggressive claim: “I don’t judge others.” then we are probably doomed! What is often left unspoken is the defensive punchline: "...so don't you dare judge me." I tend to like people who judge honestly, with an open mind, and freely admit it.

And, no, my love is not 'unconditional'. Weathering 'rough patches' in a relationship is one thing but, really, is having 'no conditions' on loving someone a positive trait? It screams "Doormat!" to me. I expect that you, too, have conditions on your love (...otherwise you'd still be with 'him', and I'd still be with 'her', right?) Setting reasonable standards is a good thing.

I'm kind of queer, for a straight guy. I grew up in an educated household with CBC & NPR playing in the background. I have used my intelligence in artistic creation and commerce, not academics. Great vocabulary, lousy spelling. I am most passionate about being a good parent(9yr old daughter), & avoiding hypocrisy.

We have a vegetarian/vegan diet most of the time unless I hunt a caribou. That said, it's been a few years since I've taken the time to hunt...it's far from one of my priorities. I don't take any pleasure in hunting, it's not a 'sport', but don't like how factory farm meat is 'grown'. I am a flexible guy...I respect other peoples choices, I'm just describing mine. If I owned a chicken-coop I'd be eating quiche.

I do like to cook and I know how to wash dishes too. I can bake my own bread & make my own tofu from scratch, know how to use my sewing machine, & use a hammer & saw at least once a week. DIY, bigtime! I know nothing about cars though, so if you can change oil your stock just went up! (just kidding...kind of...:-)

I live in a famous small northern town (population 900), Churchill, Manitoba, The Polar Bear Capital Of The World.
If you are looking for palm trees and big city life, I'm NOT your man!!! I like where I live, but when I take a vacation, palm trees and big city is often where I go! If you like snow and nature and small town life photo-ops you may like it here. 900 people is ok to find a few good friends, but it is not a big population to find that 'special' person, so I'm trying this.

I’m honest, bordering on blunt...Self assured, bordering on supercillious(OK, I had to look that word up). All of that is tempered by a very open mind. I’m not the right guy for the ‘emotionally fragile’, or the one who waits to be interviewed AKA: "Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have.", or waits to be ‘given’ the microphone. I tend to be as interested in, and excited about, your life as you are...so please be jazzed about your life! I’m looking for the one who’ll grab the mic from my hand when they need/want it because, though I don't 'own' it, I sometimes forget to put it back on it’s stand. I'll do the same, without attitude, for you.

BTW, this profile is me 'on steroids' for theatrical effect. Though it's all technically 'true', I'm a lot more low key and humble (Can people accurately refer to their own selves as 'humble'?) than all this in person. (oh, and I don't talk this 'proffessorially', either...it's just the way I write). Wow...proffessorial AND a lousy speller...what a catch! Better make your move before someone else grabs me!

Update 27/07/09:
This guy comes up to my jewelry kiosk at the airport today. He looks over the jewelry for a moment and then asks me "So, are you one of those guys that picked this up just for the fun of it, or did you learn how in prison?".
Hmmmm, Maybe it's time for me to change my 'look'...

10 second interview:
Q:What food would you like to lick off someone?
A:First things first...Who?. Is my primary motivation the food, or the 'dinnerware'? Need more info.

Q:If you had to get a tattoo, what would it be?
A:Who HAS to get a tattoo? Am I in a death camp or something?? How did I get here??? Face it, given my situation, the theme of the tattoo is probably the least of my problems. I bet you I don't even get to decide...

Q:Where is Waldo?
A:Right behind you, with a switchblade...RUN!

Q:People think that I'm...
A:friendly/weird/a jerk. Depends which people. I'm very ok with that.

Q:If you were a Simpsons character, which would you be and why?
A:The guy who sold Springfield the Monorail! Because he was a smooth talker, good salesman, and (coolest of all) answered in rhyme...Q:"Were you sent here by the devil?", A: "No, good sir, I'm on the level!"

Q:What movie could you watch over and over again?
A: Pulp Fiction

Q:What's the sexiest thing a member of the opposite sex can wear?
A:A smile.

Q:What are three ways you're making the world a better place?
A:'Parenting' my child, dealing with others honestly, challenging bad behaviour when I see it.

Q:My super power would be...
A: Persuasiveness. Damn I'm good! (Aren't I?)

Q:Please tell my butler that for breakfast, I shall require...
A:Scrambled tofu with tempeh bacon, slices of ripe avocado, and whole wheat bread lightly toasted with margarine and Promite. A pitcher of fresh squeezed orange juice would be welcome as well.

Q:I feel most powerful when...
A:I help.

Q:What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
A:Who am I with?

Q:What's the sexiest accent?
A:The spiritus asper is pretty sexy...though the umlaut can be appealing at times too.

Q:Who are the top 3 people you'd like to buy a beer for?
A:I don't have a list like that.

Q:If I had to jump from the top of a building, I'd prefer to land in...
A:crumpled $100 dollar bills!

Q:I collect...
A:crumpled $100 dollar bills.

Q:What's the most embarrassing song in your collection?
A:Little Suzie Shallow Throat' (I cannot believe I admitted that one)

Dilemma…Many 'age appropriate' women will have established some kind of stability (real estate, career, etc…) It’s going to make this tricky...I'm guessing she might possibly be a doctor, school teacher, exotic dancer, writer, chef, tattoo artist, or some 'mobile' combination of the above. I think the ideal ‘candidate’ is going to have to 1) Find me very interesting and quite her ‘cup of tea’ 2) Be ready to flirt shamelessly with the possibility of living in Churchill whether or not we have romantic possibilities 3)Check out both Churchill and the romantic possibilities.
I have custody of my daughter so, though you are encouraged to take up residence here, you won’t be moving in right away!
A lot of hoops to jump through. First step, friends…
I’m discovering that my ‘type’ is often a bit ‘nerdy' and sharp witted. I'm looking for someone with honesty & a "can-do" attitude to match mine....but not looking for a clone! Not carrying grudges over the small stuff is also way up on my list. I like someone who has opinions and can defend or discuss those opinions. I don't like to walk around on eggshells and don't like to play 'Guess what the expression on my face means.' (Not too often, anyway).
Granted, there are always adjustments & accomodations when inviting someone into one's life, but when it comes to 'chemistry' I don't want to be anyones 'aquired taste' Please do me a favour and be 'shallow' at first. I think it is important to be attracted to each other, because when things are not going well, one can at least look at the other and say (if only secretly to themselves), "well, I am annoyed, but I still feel like kissing you!". Sometimes it is this thought that can help bring two people back to where that kiss is possible.
I'm looking for someone who is financially self-sufficient (I do not mean rich, but rich is cool too!) I want a partner in life, not an employee or servant, and I’m not selfish, I just dont want to begin a relationship on a foundation of money.
I’m looking for someone with confidence…Someone who ‘knows’ herself and can express it. I guess I have to respect the: “My co-workers are jerks./There are stalkers.” reasons for not putting a picture up…but since our first date will, necessarily, involve air transportation, if you choose to not put up a picture, then at least ‘paint’ a word picture… A picture, or 1000 words, or both.
“Gee…ummm…how to describe myself…That’s a tough one…” just won’t ‘fly’. I’m not inclined to get all excited over your age, your hair colour, that you hate liars (Duh.), or a generic listing of ‘shoes’ as one of your few interests. Harsh, eh? :-)
I think I’ve done a pretty good job here of sketching out who I am. If I make you pause (for good reasons, not like slowing down to gawk as you pass a car crash) then show me.