Ron
"They call me The Wanderer ..."

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76 years old
Santa Barbara, California
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Last Login:8/19/2008
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GeneralMy passions are: the arts (literature, poetry, film, performing arts, painting, music, etc.); fine wine (I used to be a wine educator in the Napa Valley); travel (especially in North and South America); housesitting/caretaking properties (always a good thing for writers to keep the rent low!, so I often housesit for friends as a means of traveling inexpensively and keeping my rent to a minimum--and when I've got a nice situation, I like to host friends as well); social justice/politics /environmental issues, etc. (if you think Bush is an IDIOT, you've already scored points!); spirituality (esotericism of all sorts, especially shamanism, Zen Buddhism, etc. -- I consider myself a "bad Buddhist" ...
MusicI'm eclectic when it comes to music. About the only things I really don't care for are Christian religious music (though I like a little southern gospel) and country and western (but love Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, who's songs transcend the genre). A child of the '60s, I love rock 'n roll. But older now, my preference is for the softer type: Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, etc. And I can't leave out my greatly talented Celtic songstress friend, Loreena McKennitt! I'm basically a classic rock 'n roll guy, and typically listen to classic rock stations on the radio. But I like a lot of new stuff, too, and am always looking for the cutting edge of great songwriting. Some of my very favorite musicians and groups can be seen among my friends (to your right). I love Joni Mitchell, Loreena McKennitt and Madonna. Also, Jimi Hendrix, Leonard Cohen, The Doors, The Grateful Dead (especially awesome drummer Mickey Hart), Tom Petty, Dylan, Van The Man Morrison, Sting and many others.
MoviesI'm writing a book on this subject, but let's say I LOVE film and spend as much time as possible enjoying movies of all kinds. I'm a film critic, among other things, so I have some pretty strong opinions on the subject. The best films I saw last year are listed on my other blog. Mostly foreign films, these included "The Lives of Others", which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film, beating out my favorite film of 2006, "Pan's Labyrinth" by Guillermo del Toro. The most powerful drama I saw last year was "Notes on a Scandal"; Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett were brilliant as always. I loved the comedy "Little Miss Sunshine", executive produced by my friend Larry Brody's son Jeb. And that early chase scene in "Casino Royale" was alone worth the price of admission.
TelevisionI try not to spend too much time on the tube (I haven't owned one for 15 years, and don't regret it), but this winter I did get hooked on "Heroes" and "American Idol" (my guilty pleasure). For me, the best TV in recent years is found on cable, especially HBO. "The Sopranos", "Deadwood" and "Carnivale" are my very favorites; TV doesn't get much better than that!
BooksAgain, this is a big subject for me, since I'm writing a book on my favorite books. I prefer the great dead writers! ha ha But so many of my close friends are writers, that I can't leave them out--especially since I have autographed editions! If you think the best writers in the world are French (Flaubert, du Maupassant, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, et al) and Russian (Chekhov, Lermontov, Gogol, Dostoevsky, et al), we probably have much to talk about. Currently, the best literature seems to be coming out of Spanish speaking/Latin American writers, from Borges to Marquez. Hermann Hesse is my favorite writer of all time--a clue to where I'm really coming from.
HeroesI have too many to list. Number one on my current list is probably Aung San Suu Kyi, the democratically elected leader of Burma (Myanmar), imprisoned since her election by the Junta that rules her country with an iron fist. She is the "Gandhi of southeast Asia".
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Body type:Average
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Pisces
Children:Proud parent
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:Writer/Editor/Filmmaker/Film Critic

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I'm an award-winning creative writer currently living and working in Toronto. I write poetry, fiction, non-fiction and screenplays for motion pictures. My home base (when I'm not wandering) is California, where I've lived most of my adult life. The San Francisco Bay Area is the worldwide center of my social network, but I've lived in Montecito (the upscale slum for Santa Barbara) since 2001. After a few years resisting the urge, I finally signed up for MySpace to expand my network of friends and kindred spirits and begin my first blog. From time to time I'll be adding new posts here of items I think worth sharing. My film reviews. Interesting stuff I find here or elsewhere in cyberspace. Important information on global policy issues. Special announcements from my talented myspace Friends. That kind of stuff. I have another blog where I'll be posting some of the same stuff, but different items, too. Like memoirs and profiles of some of the more interesting people I've met along the way or who've had a special influence on my life and/or work.

Who I'd like to meet:
Interesting people from around the world, especially if you share any of the interests listed in the column to your left. By the way, my friends include some of the most interesting and talented people on the planet.
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Huan Liu





Aug 17 2008 12:13 PM

Hi my friend, I am in France at moment and will back to Beijing after Olympic game all finishes. I wish you and your family a good summertime.

Warm regards!

Huan
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Aug 15 2008 2:32 AM




Hugs & Kisses,
Cindy
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Aug 12 2008 6:28 PM



Stopping by to say hi

Huan Liu





Aug 9 2008 10:04 AM

Thanks for the visiting and adding, Ron. Have a nice weekend!

Huan
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Aug 9 2008 12:56 PM



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Aug 6 2008 10:49 PM

Just dropping by to say hello...

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Aug 6 2008 12:22 PM

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May all men be free of the fears of sickness, old age and death,
Their mind established in the right view that sees the real
May all grow to love one another:
My prayer is that the divine joy that is limitless
May grow and increase.
Tushiba





Aug 4 2008 2:44 PM

Thanks for let me in sweetie
Hit me back when you got some time.
have a happy monday mwuah ;)

kisses from Tushiba
Jessica Amaro





Aug 3 2008 6:55 AM

Thanks for letting me share my music with you!
All the best .



Sasha Eleyce





Aug 1 2008 8:04 PM

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Thanks for taking the time to stop by my page! Hope you have a fun safe Friday night! My debut CD is for sale at SashaEleyce. com in the media section. As a MySpace friend you will recieve a free autographed photograph with your purchase!
Dont forget to relax over the weekend!
Much love Sasha Eleyce
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Jul 27 2008 1:56 PM



Enjoy your day!!
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Jul 21 2008 5:43 PM

"Some folks, not having lived perhaps as much as you, endured as much, or loved as much, simply cannot see the truth of a situation, disagreement, or relationship as clearly as you. That you are in their life, that you are helping them, was part of the plan... though they cannot see this, either. And so, it's wise to keep in mind that it's not their fault."