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"To raise awareness among kids about the state of the environment and to empower them with the belief that they can make a difference."

Watkinsville, GA, USA
male, age 48
married, 2 children
Speaks: English, some Spanish
Joined Nov 22, 2007
What I Want to Do: Connect with Others who Care, Help others, Live and love and laugh, Save more trees and forests, Save the Environment, Live each day as if it were my last!, Change the World, Make A Difference!!!!
Causes: rainforests, marine wildlife, endangered species, global warming, against factory farms, Indigenous Peoples Rights, pollution, Protect America's Forests, Human Rights
Activities: Museums/Galleries and Historical Sites, reading and learning, Football (American) - Watching, history, beachcombing, stargazing, working out, Cafes, Listening to Music, Wildlife Observation, Movie watching, gardening


 
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I'm here because I want to make a difference any way I can. Because this website and the many people who are part of it give me hope and inspire me. Because I want to build real friendships and connect with others who share my interests and passions. Hopefully in turn I can spread that same hope I recieve and maybe share some smiles and laughter on the way. I love the ocean, the woods, autumn foilage, dining out, good food, movies, music, museums and history. I'm passionate about helping wildlife, the Earth, and raising awareness. I enjoy listening to music - especially jazz, big band, disco/dance, easy listening - (Nat King Cole etc.), and some blues - lanscape design - both for beautification and wildlife - and making people laugh.
 
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Joined Nov 22, 2007 Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic 
Here for Meeting Friends, Professional Connections, Support a Cause 
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Groups Addressing Global Warming, African Wildlife Foundation, Animal Action Group-writing letters to help animals worldwide., Beer Lovers, Better Schools Network, DNC - Democratic National Committee, Defenders of Wildlife, Environmental Defense Fund, Jane Goodall Institute: Race for the Primates, Oceana, Oceans & Seas, Marine Biology & Oceanology, Petitions R Us, Science Teaching, Sustainable Development 101 more »
Hometown Watkinsville, Georgia 
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Birthday Aug 09, 1961  
Languages English, some Spanish  
About Me I'm very serious about what I believe in. At the same time - I love having a good time, and like to make people laugh. I want to enjoy every day, live life to its fullest, and make the most of every opportunity to make the world a better place while having a great time doing it. I'm always looking for adventures or new things to explore. Of course I've had to temper some of that "itch" so as to make a living. I have your typical New York accent - though I've lived in Georgia since 1986. Hey - I had to hold onto something. The kids I teach get a kick out of it. What else - oh yea - I'm shooting to make it to '100' and look like Jack LaLane at '95'. I need some time to do all the things I'd like to do. Hey - don't we all?
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  Lifestyle
Pets 2 dogs, 1 cat  
Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic
Political Leaning Liberal
Religions  
Eating Habits wine, Keep it Healthy, Coffee - Now!  
Wild Fact About Me My actual first name is Emile. My parents dropped the 'e', due to the fact that they were concerned that people might pronounce it "Emily". Most people now know me as "Rick". How did I get that from "Emil"??? I didn't. When I move from New York to Florida (I was 16) I wanted a new start and frankly I was tired of people butchering my name. I needed a common run-of-the mill name. I've tried to change back several times but its always more hassle than it's worth.
My Philosophy Today is a gift, tommorow isn't promised. Live like it. "Carpe Deum". Live out your dreams. Live and give as you would want everyone to do.
What Gives Me Hope Organizations and networks like this. Knowing that their are many people who really do care and are wiling to invest their lives and money.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by Where do I start???
What/who changed my life and why The Death of Ivan Illych, The Road Less Traveled, Silent Spring - by Rachel Carson, The Five People You'll Meet in Heaven
What Bugs Me Environmental destruction, corporate greed, apathy, people who would hurt a woman, people who WON'T use their minds!  
Passions Love and laughter, environmental protection, Ocean and ocean life, trees, animals, making a difference, nature  
Inspirations love songs, movies - one that make me think, friends, the sound of the ocean, music  
What Scares Me not making a difference, being alone, ignorance, global warming, apathy  
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Role Models Jesus, Francis of Assisi, Mahatma Gandi, my father, Jimmy Carter, Johnny Cash, Jane Goodall  
Quotation "Be the Change You Want to See". - Gandhi
"Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out" - Anton Chekhov.
"Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things."- Denis Diderot
"Friends are like fiddle strings, they must not be screwed too tight" - English proverb.
"Give what you have to someone, it may be better than you dare to think." - Henry Longfellow "
Only those who dare, truly live". - Ruth P. Freedman
Interests environmental protection, Aquariums, health, wildlife, psychology, history, fitness, Gardening/Farming, ecology, Body/Personal Care  
Books Five People You Meet In Heaven, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Anything by Stephen King, Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee, History, TRUE CRIME, Self improvement, The Road Less Traveled, psychology, Anything to do with animals and na  
Music Easy LIstening like Nat King Cole), Disco and Dance Music, opera - Puccini/Mozart/Verdi, old school country, celtic, the beatles, soft rock, R and B, pop, jazz, classical, blues, Classic Rock  
Movies The Majestic, Brother Sun Sister Moon, The Mission - A must see!, Meet Joe Black, Pretty Woman, To Sir With Love (Sidney Portier!), Groundhog Day, Casablanca, As Good As It Gets, Shrek, Scent of a Woman, Grease, South Pacific, Shawshank Redemption, the Matrix, Bravehear  
TV Shows documentaries, National Geographic Channel, ESPN sports center, Animal Planet, The History Channel, Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond  
Favorite Foods coffee, fruit, pizza, cheese cake, indian, seafood, italian, mashed potatoes, strawberries, seafood, spaghetti, mexican, lasagna  
Favorite Places Quebec City, New York City, Cape Cod MA, Maine Coast, ocean, parks, nature, forests, beach  
Can't Live Without love!, books, sunshine, nature, laughter, hope, coffee  
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Great African charity
(Nov 25) One of the charities that I support is the "African Wildlife Fund".  Many of you guys may already be members but if not ... more »
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(Nov 23) To all you seafood lovers - I'm one of them - if you haven't done so go the website of the Monterrey Bay Aquariu... more »
Seaffood lovers
(Nov 23) To all you seafood lovers - I'm one of them - if you haven't done so go the website of the Monterrey Bay Aquariu... more »
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