I was born in Seattle, but haven’t lived there since I can remember. I was raised by a Jewish mother and a Christian father. There are more than enough jokes about that, I wont leave any of them here. I grew up in Japan with both parents in the Air Force, so the military had somewhat of a draw to me.

I have spent 16 years in the Army and with that comes a lot of travel. Germany, Bosnia, and of course Iraq, not to mention the middle of nowhere Kansas. I spent over two years in Iraq where I was an interrogator, programmer, and animator. I became fluent in Arabic and was amazed at how similar it is to Hebrew. What that meant was that I was an Intel Analyst. I was commissioned this year, still regretting that, and the Army made me their finest Artillery Officer. Still waiting to see if I like this job as much as the last.

I am divorced after fourteen years. Married at seventeen can lead to some bumpy roads.

I am still an animator and spend most of my free time on those projects. I like red wine (Pinot Niors) but will kick back with a beer about once a month. I take pictures of everything, so I guess that makes me into photography as well. I also draw a lot and of course play guitar. Then I somehow find time to fit in some reading from time to time. I usually catch up on the classic literature that I somehow never got to read during my time here. Currently For Whom the Bell Tolls by Hemmingway.

I have not been to Synagogue since moving to Oklahoma, but am looking to start.

Last thing, I am retiring from the Army in a few years (at 37 years old) and I plan to move out to California to continue as an animator working on movie special effects. May not be California, who knows.

Thanks for reading,

Rich

Funny, High Energy, Intelligent, Loyal, Optimistic, Outgoing, Quiet, Sarcastic, Shy, Witty

Art Appreciation, Board Games, Concerts, Cooking/Baking, Intimate Conversation, Model Building, Movies, Museums, Music Listening, Music Playing/Singing, Newspapers, Reading, Surfing the Web, Wine Tasting

Aviation, Boating/Sailing, Cycling, Drawing/Painting, Gardening, Golf, Jogging/Running, Photography, Theater, Travel

Cat, Fish, Other

Alternative/Modern Rock, Operas, Pop, Rock, Techno/House

Indian, Japanese/Sushi, Jewish Style, Mexican, Seafood, Thai, Vegetarian

English

What I am looking for…I have not spent the time really planning out what is the perfect person for me. I only know what they are not. A few of those big ones are, selfish, abusing, indignant, contrary, and vain.

I give everyone their chance to be who they are and do not compare them. They stand on their own.

Loving, caring, intelligent, trusting, and calm sure do help though.