Long-time east-sider, second-generation native. I am an outlier on the bell curve, looking for other outliers.

Planning to go to Japan in mid-2016 for special jujitsu training. I'd welcome your experienced advice!

I like to do a lot of things, outdoors and indoors. They range from sliding down steep snow on a single board, to napping. A lot of these things have something to do with the arts, or just getting out. Chances are, you like some of the same things.

Burners: say hello.

I play several musical instruments, although mostly the Chapman stick (a stringed instrument - youtube it!), in a few ensembles. Poetry and other writings can be found on my secret blog, if you ask nicely (or just promise not to laugh).


Right now, I am looking for nontraditional, non-monogamous or open relationships, *not* casual. I'm not anti-monogamy, if things naturally head that way.

If you have a negative reaction to that, and/or are curious, there is a recent (Oct, 2014) article with statistics and what-not.

I don't like what the word polyamorous has come to mean, although if understood literally, it is a good one. I value wit, a sense of fun and silliness and the willingness to act on it, intelligence (of all kinds), strength and independence, creativity, and fitness. I seek connection, and prefer lasting relationships. I know this is not for everybody, but if it's your choice, say hello.

If THAT didn't scare you off, then THIS will:

"I lied" - Arnold Schwarzenegger

I totally lied about my age. Like many others here (yes, women very often), I don't like the matches that come up on my real age, which is 10 years older than listed. Yes, those really are my pictures, and really are recent (all 2014), and I look like them, as I've been told a number of times. I have my hair, teeth, fitness and energy, and am the height I say I am.

Call it "younger" energy, if you like, but it's common for people to guess late 30's to early 40's. It is what it is, but for the purposes of online dating, I find people with similar outlooks a lot more in the listed age area and below, than above it.

If that totally freaks you out, we probably wouldn't be a good match, but if you get it, and understand the fact that I'm disclosing it now as a good faith gesture, then say hello.

You should message me if:

- I am really looking for connection on the emotional, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical levels. Perhaps you are, too?

- You're kind of weird and you know it, but you're happy about that.

- You could pull off a convincing Daenerys Targaryen cosplay.

You should NOT message me if

- You are wearing one of those bent-up cowboy hats, and are NOT at Burning Man.

- Also, any fedora, ever.