CURRENT MISSION

Improving and enjoying the world

ABOUT ME

I'm an easy-going, fun-loving, good-natured guy. I enjoy spending time with people, and rarely turn down a drink, but I'm also very happy to spend time alone, working on my own projects. I like (well-behaved) children and animals, and strive to maintain an ongoing sense of wonder and appreciation for the amazing life I've been given. I'm a frugal guy, and don't put much stock in fancy things that cost lots of money, but I'm always happy to get the next round. I'm a devout agnostic, which is to say I think the only thing that I can be certain of (in the spiritual realm) is uncertainty, and I think that's great. I think we're all here to enjoy life as much as possible while simultaneously helping everyone else in the world do the same.I can pretty much get along with anyone, and I particularly love people with ample amounts of humor, empathy and enthusiasm.

PHILOSOPHY

The Universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper

Interests

I love learning how things work and how to make stuff. I write, draw, paint and make books. I enjoy cooking and eating food, playing games, and making stuff. Specifically I love food from Asia, Settlers of Catan & soccer, and making art, books, and dabbling in some basic construction and tinkering. I like reading books and magazines, watching TV & movies and listening to the radio.

• animals
• arts
• books
• dining
• cooking
• drinking
• boating
• movies
• reading
• tv
• painting
• drawing
• soccer
• rowing
• history
• tourism
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

The Lorax, The Sneetches, The Princess Bride, The Matrix, Fight Club, MP & The Holy Grail, the Black Keys, Blackalicous and Black Star.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Worked summers as a white-water rafting guide on the Salmon and Snake Rivers in Idaho, plus one trip rowing a baggage boat through the Grand Canyon. Splashed around in the water, slept under the stars and drank whiskey by the river.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about making books and the history of the universe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States