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I am a man of many interests, desires and passions. I like to do rather than watch others (except for the playoffs). I seek experiences that are stimulating, mind expanding, exciting and challenging. I tell it like it is (although some people aren't really interested in the truth)... mixed in with a little diplomacy of course. I am very active / love the outdoors (am a certified personal trainer), and am totally turned on by travel.. love to read.. reading up to 3 or 4 at a time, ranging anywhere from the Harry Potter & Iyanla VanZant to Stephen King & the Dali Lama. I love to teach.. as well as learn.. and am interested in just about everything - I think that I could move into Barnes & Noble - at least for a couple of nights a week - I have a love of animals... especially dogs (LOVE LABS /RETRIEVERS).. nature.. and so many other things I couldn't possibly list them all. I have an entrepreneurial spirit.. but am not governed by money. In all honesty.. I don't drink very much .. and am not a huge fan of smokey bars... not to say that there isn't a time or place. I would rather have dinner with friends / see a show / go for a hike or bike ride (just got a Trek7000!)... then sit in a room drinking beers. I don't play games.. if I am interested, I let the person know, and appreciate the same in return. I have a pretty good sense for people who are into mind games... and just don't have the time to waste on stuff like that - Lastly.. I feel that it is important to know who we are dealing with up front. My picture is posted on the site.. and I prefer not interact with anyone without a mutual exchange of photographs within a short period of time. I do not judge one by their looks.. but like I stated earlier.. attraction is definitely an important thing. **No.. that is not an ex-girlfriend in the picture** I am spiritually oriented, not religiously and Spring Valley is in Rockland County (17miles outside of NYC)