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john

john

john

  • Sex: Male
  • Occupation: journalist/writer/editor
  • Member since: May 2006

About me

I am a 42-year-old single male who enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, bike riding, gardening and fishing. Fishing tops the list, especially fly fishing. Also tie my own flies. I live on the banks of the Kankakee River.

My work

I have worked the past 13 years as a journalist, a career I started after earning B.S. degrees in English and journalism as well as a teaching certificate. Now pursuing a graduate degree and considering a career change to teaching.

Fast facts

  • At the movies I like to see:action, sci-fi, fantasy and well-done drama- movies that make you think/talk
  • Last movie seen:Monsters Ball
  • Music I listen to:Rock, R&B (esp. 60s), Blues, Reggae, Jazz, Country-depends on my mood
  • Best album right now:Jack Johnson - In Between Dreams
  • Favorite author:Too many good ones to choose from
  • Last book read:The Book for People Who Do Too Much--Bradley Trevor Greive
  • Best game right now:Need for Speed-Hot Pursuit (Yeah, I know its an oldie but it's a goodie)
  • Favorite sports team:Chicago White Sox (liked them even when they were losing)
  • I'm passionate about:fishing, doing the right thing, making the most out of life
  • I wish I could:heal the world and make it a happy place for everyone (What a pipe dream!)
  • Favorite travel destination:Dream vacation is Alaska or Kamchacka Peninsula in Russia
  • On my vacation I..:Enjoy the scenery, have a close encounter with bears and catch some BIG fish
  • If I won 1 million dollars, I would:retire and become a freelance outdoor writer
  • If I were a super hero I would:Be ETHICS MAN-the guardian and protector of all that's fair and good
  • Food I like:Too many good ones to chose from (see favorite author)
  • I don't like:Dishonesty, Dobermans (one bit me once) and selfish people
  • Hardware I use:Dell E510 desktop