people that like to laugh and have discussions on a variety of topics, enjoy learning and living and has at least some life experience.I am most interested in making wonderful friends at this point, though I can see a perfect mate for me in my future.my little baba ganoush! (insert wry smiley face here)people that can see the humor in someone writing,"my little baba ganoush!" in their profile could be fun to be around. I'll probably change that to "dear reader," or something else. I'll see.It's always good to see my new friend Pan. I don't think that he would mind if I mentioned his name here. It is platonic and we have so much to talk about - especially since I don't see him in class twice a week anymore, but what do you know - he works up the street from where I work so we get to visit. Yay! I'd like to meet someone who wants to go with me to me places like the coast, try some surfing, go on a hike, try snowshoeing, and nordic skiing, discuss ideas, to go out for dinner and good wine and conversation, breakfast is good too. Why don't we just meet for some beverage and go from there?"Fun-loving, easy-going, good-natured, genuine folks that like to get out and see the world, or even just to check out a new restaurant, music venue, or walk through the Arboretum or Discovery Park, hike in the Cascades or Olympics, or explore on bike; enjoy good conversation, and quiet times too, that have creative and intellectual tendencies-even active in those areas."That's still true. The events of the last year or so have left my view a bit tattered and worn, but still colorful. I sometimes do something or go somewhere, and I usually don't talk about "relationships" or dating, maybe an occassional mention of setting up a profile.Meeting people that like dogs, animals, pets - that'd be nice.People that take responsiblity for their own feelings and are pursue their own creativity and are comfortable with others creative pursuits.I'd like to meet people that think that movies like "office space" is funny. Ok, if that's too much, "Caddy Shack is a good second." I would really like to meet people that liked, "Deconstructing Harry and/or "The Way Things Go, for example." The movie list is not limited to those listed here. Anchorman makes me laugh dammit!I'd like to meet people that are friendly, fun, creative and supportive of me and realize that there's a give and take in any relationship. It would be the best to meet someone that makes me laugh and that I can laugh with and talk with. I'd like to meet and know people that have empathy for others and understand what that means. I often have some memorable exchanges with visual (mostly) artists. I used to often frequent shows in the local music scene. It was pretty exciting to me to meet some wonderful and talented people. I was grateful for that. I finally realized that I needed to direct my energies elsewhere, though. I am more into my own art and life now and saving my energy for that.Also, someone that might want to head down to Norms's with the dog(s) and get a bite and some brewskis. After we pick up some dog treats from the shop across the street, of course.People with access to metal art studio /foundary equipment that I may use or pay to use.People that go the the painting or drawing meet ups in Seattle.People that like to walk, or hike, around, city or country. I like to bike, but now is not the best time for me. (update; It's gotten better - bicycling could happen soon, yay!If you love life; going to shows, enjoying the abundance of life, travel-world and domestic, gardening, ideas, discussing ideas, history, politically savvy, loving, the beach, the water, hiking, maybe some art interests, meeting for happy hour, like to read books, have lunch, or even make lunch, and more then I would like to meet you.