4w5. I am a quiet person who enjoys learning about other people. I am a former High School Humanities teacher turned Public Servant for the City of Portland. I have a passion for writing, literature, traveling, Jazz and cooking. I have traveled a great deal and always seek out the hidden gems of a city, town or village. I have accumulated numerous stories along the way, making for a rich and meaning adventures. I am happily married and interested in Buddhism, society, politics, language and Philosophy, as well as writing long letters to new and old friends.