Who Is Fred?

• WHO I AM:  I'm a smart. funny, energetic guy with a great outlook on life!  
• MY STATS: 
  • 63 years old, masculine, presentable,  Scots/English  5'9", 158 lbs,  average build and clean shaven.
• MY HOME TOWN: I Grew up in Newton, (MA).
• PROFESSIONALLY:  
  • Business Systems Analyst in the Mutual Fund Industry 
• EDUCATION: 
  • Newton South High School,
  • Barrington College (merged with Gordon College in 1985), (BS Business Management and Biblical Studies),
  • Anna Maria College (MBA),
  • Certificate in Education for Ministry The University of the South – Sewanee, TN),
  • Certificate in Client Sever Computing Boston University
• EXERCISE:
  • Cardio and weight training at Gold's Gym, Needham, MA  3-4 times a week.

• TRAVEL:

  • These days,  I travel with Artie!
  • Previous travel adventures have included:  Thailand, England, Scotland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Mexico, Iceland,  Aruba, Curacao,  Saint Martin, and Hawaii. 
  • I love the beach!  Some of my favorites are: Myrtle Beach,  Hilton Head Island,  Fort Lauderdale, Aruba,  Hawaii, Horseneck Beach and Ogunquit
• COMMUNITY:
• Spirituality -  I have had been a member of the Parish of the Messiah for many years.   It is a small, caring anglo-catholic community.  I found myself drawn to the liturgy of the Episcopal Church.  It is a place where I am accepted for who I am (everyone knows I’m gay) and for me it is a place of reflection and centering.
• THE ARTS AND LITERATURE: 
  • Literature
    • I read constantly! 
    • The Boston Globe – Daily  Bay Windows – Regularly.
    • Mysteries and detective stories.  Some of my favorite authors are: Jonathan and Faye Kellerman,  Agatha Christie, John Sanford, Lisa Scottoline, Patricia Cornwell, Mary Higgins Clark, Edna Buchanan, Dan Brown,  J.A Jance and Sue Grafton.  
  • Music
    • I listen to all types of music  I let Artie pick the bulk of if,  but I am partial to Country music.  I’m a fan of Brooks & Dunn,  Toby Keith and Tim McGraw.
    • Artie and I love to dance.  We make a point of getting out to do it from time to time.
    • I sing with the Quincy Choral Society  It is a 100 member chorus that sings music from all genres,  classical,  sacred and popular.
  • Theatre
    • I have had a subscription to North Shore Music Theatre for many years.   I’ve seen some wonderful shows and some big name performers.  It is a terrific venue. 
    • I am a big fan of community theatre and love to see any live stage production.