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Home: Roanoke Age: 43 Sign: Aquarius Occupation: Network executive director for Roanoke Valley Interfaith Hospitality Network (Be sure check out Cobb's blog on his most eligible experience). Education: A bachelor's in philosophy from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan., and a master's in divinity from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas Nominated by: Pam Meador. Joe, in Pam's words, is "a great guy who is also very easy on the eyes. He is very compassionate and offers his talents to many organizations." About Joe: A lover of art and music, Joe treasures the joy that can be found in bookstore corners and coffee shop crannies. He hails from the Midwest, writes for City Magazine and cherishes the time he spends with his children. Spontaneous and passionate, Joe's a former Methodist minister who believes in the importance of community and spirituality in daily life. General interests: Joe loves helping others -- he's an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and justice and equality for all people.
Where you're most likely to find him: Whether he's at a gallery opening or strolling through the farmers market in an effort to support local vendors, Joe enjoys outings around town. Some of his favorite spots include New York Pizza in Vinton, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Cantos Booksellers, Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea in downtown Roanoke, De Espresso, Mojo Cafe, the Deli Shoppe and Metro. Joe's routine when he goes out: Joe considers every opportunity to be a gift that should be celebrated; whenever he goes out, he makes sure to open himself up for a good time. How long he's been single: 4 months Pro of single life: Regardless of his relationship status, Joe feels good about himself. He believes single life is all in how you approach it. In order to make peace with your single life, you must appreciate that there are times for solitude, a time to listen to music, fix dinner for yourself, get wrapped up in a good book or simply celebrate your friendships. Con of single life: It's still nice to have a person in your life that you can bounce ideas back and forth with, a person that believes in you. Whom he'd like to meet: A man who is partial to long walks, romantic dinners, music (everything from bluegrass to symphony) and, most importantly, laughing.
In the next five years, Joe would like to: Travel and explore more — he's always wanted to go to Italy. And once his children graduate, he'll re-evaluate and decide whether he'll stay in the area. How he rates Roanoke's single life on a scale of 1 to 5: 4 Why? Roanoke is the kind of city that attracts creative people; it has plenty of opportunity, but you still have to be willing to be creative and put effort into your weekend plans. In Joe's opinion, Roanoke's the kind of place where "it's easy to feel groovy." Best date: Eating a picnic dinner in front of a fire while watching the moon rise over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Worst date: He usually tries to head them off before they happen, but smoke and loudness tend to limit any dating experience. How to approach Joe: A name is usually a good place to start; he's approachable, relaxed and enjoys talking, so feel free to approach in a way that you're most comfortable. |
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