CURRENT MISSION Filmmaking; making a documentary about what meanings the film Thelma & Louise holds for viewers and its place in popular culture. To get a feel for what I am doing, see the trailer on my website: www.catchingsightof.com and like me on www.facebook.com/catchingsightof On my website, in addition to the trailer, you will find short videos, comments about my film, a blog, and related information. ABOUT ME Retired from a variety of professions and occupations, including law practice, right-of-way supervisor, stock option trader, commercial real estate broker, etc., etc. All of that seems very long ago to me - like some other lifetime. I spent several years doing various volunteer activities such as tutoring ESL, working in a hospital and sorting donations at the food bank warehouse.I have a life-long interest in film. ... particularly independent film and documentaries. I have just finished producing a documentary. [See current mission] - I like walking, dancing (many kinds), chanting. Have done a considerable amount of travel (see below). Enjoy meeting new people. Like quiet, one-on-one conversations. PHILOSOPHY I believe that everything we do and say has an impact on others - far beyond what we realize. We are all connected. Our lives cause ripples which interact and intersect with others.I believe, if I want a different kind of world, I must individually set the example for the changes I would like to see. If I want people to be kinder and more tolerant, I must live my life in a way that mirrors such behavior. When we meet someone, even in passing, it is best to remember that we really have no idea what that person is going through. They may be dealing with a loved one who is dying. They may have a debilitating medical condition. Many things, we can't see on the surface, may cause a person to be abrupt, impatient, or angry. Having an open heart can go a long way toward making this a better world.