FUSEKI--the opening stage...

...when the entire board is taken into account.

(As you can see from my photo I am held in high regard by my friends and business clients)

Paratrooper, College Graduate, Social Worker, Technology Manager...these are some of the pieces of me visible to the world. Inside I am reflective, honest, playful, and ever seeking new things to learn. I am spiritual, but not religious, though zen is a growing presence in my life.

I have spent most of my working years in the Public Sector following my passion to make a difference in the world. I come late to the business world and have recently left a position managing the technology for an emerging national wine brand. After many years of friends and business contacts bugging me to work for them on the side I've taken the plunge and put out my own shingle as a technology consultant and I haven't looked back.

Smaller pieces on the board:
Favorite fictional book - Shibumi
Favorite thinkers - Wilber, Buber
Favorite classics - anything by Shakespeare
Favorite food - Vegetarian (Vegan)
Favorite evangelical activity - taking someone skydiving for the first time
Favorite people - all my nieces and nephews, my two Dalmations, Malcolm X, Yoda, and anyone who can make me laugh.
Favorite hobbies - anything outdoors, flying, martial arts, writing, running
Dream house - 100 acre ranch with two horses, two dogs, two kids(?), and someone who can be both an equal partner and worthy foe.
Physical stuff - 5'8"/160lbs, blue eyes, blonde/brown hair, physically fit.

I come from a family that is diverse racially, ethnically, religiously, and in sexual orientation. You must be open (not just "tolerant") to other peoples and ways of being.

In sum, I will challenge your mind, nurture your body, cherish your spirit, make you laugh, piss you off and make you laugh harder, I will romance you to vulnerable extremes, and by my commitment make it safe for you to love with all your heart.

If you can do the same then please respond and we'll write "thotful thots" to each other.

(Seattle, Washington, United-States)