I'm a straight-up, honest, introspective hard-charger who enjoys problem solving (and do I ever get alot of practice!) and producing quality work. I'm quick to laugh and yet able to sit down and grind it out for 4-6 hours (before the hunger pangs become too much to ignore!). I'm a life-long learner who still questions authority (at times). Ambitious, but not ruthless. Assertive, but not aggressive. Guarded, yet willing to be vulnerable (discuss matters of the heart). I enjoy more insightful/intelligent humor than "slapstick" (only a caveman would take out a personal ad in National Geographic). An avid and eclectic reader and very comfortable in solitude (on the road less-traveled is usually where you find yourself). I've accepted that my eyes have dimmed and my hair has greyed - but the passion is still there!! I love to cook, but loud, noisy dining situations kind of turn me off. I'm a social drinker, nothing too extreme (not a big red wine fan). Not only do I love what I do, what I do makes a difference, and making a difference makes all the difference! I like to put my feelings down on paper (poetry). I love the outdoors - cycling, fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, etc. I enjoy traveling and seeing new places. I consider myself to be dependable, reliable, and adaptive. A very rocky beginning has now become a quality pilgrimage.