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Relationship

In a serious relationship. Interested in meeting people for friendship and meeting people for networking

Education

• St. John's University, Bachelor's in Business Administration - 1966 to 1970

Work

• Working in QA at a local bio-pharm company , QA Analyst - 2007 to 2007
• Large Mutuel Ins. Co., IT - programmer through Proj Mgr. - 1970 to 1995
• Various Ins., Consulting Co's., Consultant - 1995 to 2006
• Small Bio-Pharm company a mile from home, QA Analyst - 2007 to 2009

More about me

I'm a semi-retired "techie" who spent a long computer programming career at a large Insurer, then got caught in  downsizing and relocation in the 1990's, moved to NJ, it put too much strain on my marriage and I divorced after 31 years.  My kids are both grown and on their own.

 

I love my girlfriend, music, my iMac, all things "technical", and I probably give advice in those areas where I know only a little.

 

Other than that, I'm good!  :)

Activities

Walking, playing guitar, learning my Mac's abilities, playing with software (can't wait for the release of Apple's next OS in October), and playing more guitar!

Favorite Charities

Me. I don't earn enough to donate anymore. Used to, but that was "pre-downsizing" years. I dedicate my time to the music ministry of a Catholic church in my area. Been involved as a music "person" in a couple of Youth Ministries.

Favorite Music

60's stuff. Some classical. New Age (I know, I know, but I like the soothing part), Enya, Celtic, Folk, Richard Thompson, the late John Denver (my God, did he have a voice). More Folk...Peter, Paul and Mary, Chad Mitchell, Kingston Trio through all their incarnations. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "will the Circle be Unbroken", all three releases. Tommy Emmanuel, Leo Kottke, Doc Watson, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani

Favorite TV Shows

Eureka, Heroes, House, CSI, Criminal Minds, anything (within reason, I draw the line at poker!) in High Definition. Call it "Stargate" and I'll watch it!

Favorite Movies

Witness, LoTR trilogy, Serenity (loved the series, Firefly), Bridge to Terabithia, Neverending Story, Metropolis (with the Giogio Moroder soundtrack from the 80's), Legend (in spite of Tom Cruise) Tim Curry was so good as the Lord of Darkness. And, Blix, let's not forget Blix.

Favorite Books

Mostly magazines now.....PC Mag, MacWorld, Stereophile, Home Theater, Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar. In the past: Dune, LoTR, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, anything by Robert Ludlum or Tom Clancy. Many years ago, it was Ian Fleming and 007. In college, it was Peter Drucker.......

Favorite Quotes

"And they, after they have accomplished the leader's goals, after they have worked together, they would say they did it themselves." Lao Tse "We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto." Dorothy Gale

Favorite People

my girlfriend, my church music ministry friends, anyone who can find a note in their head and sing it. That talent, I envy!

Favorite Places

My apartment on a rainy, stormy Fall day. Give's me the chance to feel cocooned and safe and I play my guitar. Anyplace that a good sci-fi or fantasy book/movie can take me to.

Favorite Animals

Cats.....can't have any.....I rent. :( Dogs - lke the mixed breed in the Beneful commercials

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