I have two real interests of late; the Gym and Soccer.
Power-Cleans... I want to be able to do them again.
Getting a new motorcycle.
Beyond that I like camping, any excuse to be outside, dark bars, good music, liberals, water, protein supplements,
Magic System, Paul Van Dyke, DJ Tiesto, Indigo Girls, Matisyahu, Dave Matthews, Cheb i Sabbah, Medival Punditz, Gorillaz, David Bowie, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Sia, Zero 7, Sigur Ros, Death Cab for Cutie, Mylo, Ulrich Schnauss, Gypsy Kings, Metallica, Bob Marley, Alpha Blondie, Eric Clapton, Yanni, The Chieftans, Allison Kraus and Union Station, Jamiroquai, Drugstore Cowboys, Most of Motown, Coldplay, Royksopp, Beck, U2, Rolling Stones, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Luciano Pavarotti, The Boston Pops, CCR, Toby Keith, Just a little bit of everyhing to be honest.
Movies
Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Usual Suspects, Beautiful Girls, Braveheart, About a Boy, The Adventures of Remo Williams, Crouching Tiger, Tombstone, The Big Lebowski, The Princess Bride, The Matrix, The House of Flying Daggers, Sin City, The Little Mermaid, Muppets in Space, Muppet Treasure Island, Muppet Wizard of Oz, and the occasional bollywood movie.
I watch movies and have no cable... Though in the past I liked: Spike TV'sThe Power Block (They = My Sat. Morning Cartoons), The Speed Channel (Not NASCAR), Iron Chef, Good Eats, American Chopper (HotRod), The Simpsons, The Family Guy, Futurama, Sopranos, Deadwood, Football, Soccer, Hockey,
Books
I like them, yes... Long dark Tea Time of the Soul, Hitchhiker's Trilogy, Neal Stephenson's books, Shelby Foote's Books. Middlesex, Dr. Norrell and Mr. Strange, varying others. Christopher Moore's books.
I think my grandmother is the person I would like to be most like, Wise, Smart, Funny, and lots of fun.--------------------------------------------------------------
Written by MARK TWAIN
The following essay is from
Hannibal Daily Journal, 5/13/1853:
Oh, She Has Red Hair!
TURN UP YOUR NOSE at red heads! What ignorance! I pity your lack of taste.
Why, man, red is the natural color of beauty! What is there that is really beautiful or grand in Nature or Art, that is not tinted with this primordial color?
What gives to the bright flowers of the field-those painted by Nature's own hand-the power to charm the eye and purify the mind of man, and raise his thoughts to heaven, but the softening touches of the all-admired red!
Unless the delicate blushes of the rose mingle upon the cheek of youth-though the features be perfect in form and proportion, and the eye beam with celestial sweetness, no one will pronounce their possessor beautiful.
And the flag under which the proud sons of American sires find protection in every nation under heaven, is rendered more conspicuous and beautiful by the red which mingles in its sacred "stars and stripes."
The Falls of Niagara are never seen to advantage, unless embellished with the rainbow's hues. The midnight storm may howl, and the thunders loud may roar; but how are its grandeur and beauty heightened by the lightning's vivid flash? Most animals are fond of red-and all children, before their tastes are corrupted, and their judgments peverted, are fond of red.
The Romans anciently regarded red hair as necessary to a beautiful lady!
Thomas Jefferson's hair was red-and Jesus Christ, our Savior- "The chief among ten thousand, and altogether lovely," is said to have had "auburn" or red hair-and, although it is not stated in so many words, I have but little doubt that Adam's hair was red-for he was made of "red earth" (as his name indicates), and as the name "Adam" was given to him after he was made, it is pretty clear he must have had red hair! And the great probability is that Eve's hair was red also, she being made of a 'rib' from Adam, who was made of a lump of "red earth."
Now, Adam and Eve before they sinned, are generally supposed to have been the most lovely and beautiful of creation, and they, in all probability were both "red headed." But you, O ye deteriorated black headed descendants of an illustrious stock! have no more taste than to glory in the evidence of your departure from original beauty! I'm ashamed of you; I don't know but you'll repudiate your ancestry, and deny you are descended from Adam next.
A SON OF ADAM.
- Hannibal Daily Journal, 5/13/1853
BigRed's Details
Status:
Single
Here for:
Networking, Serious Relationships, Friends
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
Hopkinton, NH
Body type:
5' 8" / Some extra baggage
Ethnicity:
White / Caucasian
Religion:
Jewish
Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
Children:
Someday
Education:
College graduate
Occupation:
Fun-Time Haver
BigRed's Schools
Cornell College
Mount Vernon,Iowa
Graduated: 2001
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Political Science and Philosophy
1998 to 2001
The Derryfield School
Manchester,New Hampshire
Graduated: 1997
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
I am old enough to know I know enough, but only just enough to know that I am unaware of most.
I enjoy subclauses.
Beyond that, I'm the guy, who spends 6 days a week getting myself into shape.
I'm honest, charming, witty, and perceptive, but never at the same time.
Spending time with attractive people makes me feel better about myself.
I think I am a simple person, but I'm not.
I am low-maintenance, but high stress. For the first time in my life, I purchased styling stuff for my hair. I'm not sure it works.
I like dress pants, french cuffs and wearing a tie, but love my fleece and a pair of shorts more. My favorite activity in the past was jumping into snow.
I'm the guy who says the wrong thing at the wrong time to just about everyone. If I meet someone who seems cool, I forget their name, I call at the wrong time and say the wrong thing, regardless of what it may be . I'm either too nice, or too mean.
I was told I am guarded.
I spend most of the time feeling like I am either a jerk, or an asshole, worthless and with nothing to offer, I try to ignore that feeling, but it doesn't always work.
You Are Gonzo the Great
"Is something burning in here? Oh, it's just me."
You're a total nutball who will do anything for attention.
The first to take a dare, you'll pull almost any stunt.
You're one weird looking creature, but your chickens don't mind!
Who I'd like to meet: Mostly sane, banter-capable, fun, fun, fun and smart people.
I like to be surprised by people... So Surprise away!
People who can overlook my occasional lack of spell check.
Someone who wants to help me develop my interest in something.
I want to meet someone who doesn't tell me what's wrong with me.
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