“ I Love learning languages. Would like to meet others interested in conversation and reading. ”

“ Interested in all poetry meetups in the Silver Spring area. Tom ”

“ Former actress/singer/producer, writer/journalist, then playwright. After my recent divorce my first objective is to get back in touch with humanity. ”

“ Connections...I'm all about connecting! ”

“ I am interested in local meetups involving anything and anyone advocating limited government and free markets. ”

“ I stared Aikido in college at a Yoshokai dojo (http://www.aikidoyoshokai.org/). I have been training at a Yoshinkai dojo (http://www.nyyoshinkan.com/), which is all most, but not quite the same. Looking to meet other Aikido people! ”

“ I would love to talk about philosophy because most people don't enjoy talking about such issues ”

“ Contact at EricHerboso (at) gmail.com or visit at [http://eric.herboso.com]. ”

“ New in town and lookng to make some new friends and explore the area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to open up my social life somewhat. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in other writers thoughts. I am trying to be around those who share my same abilities. ”

“ www.healingdc.com ”

“ I'm a curmudgeon. My late husband, Chris, and I used to discuss philosophy,ethics etc. as it applied to existence in general, the world situation, the nature of reality. As a Zen practitioner, I like the gap between thought and no-thought. Marci ”

“ I'm interested - also: 1) a Socrates Cafe group meets the 1st Sunday each month at the York Emporium Bookstore, 1:30; and 2) an Art & Science Meetup group meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at the same location, and is listed on the Meetup website. ”

“ Good Day, I am a print designer who studies philosophy and history as a hobby. I am looking to forward to being around people who also share my interests. Although I must say, my interest are very broad: alternative rock music, blues. ”

“ Searching for people who are as interested in discussing such topics as I am. ”

“ Each American spends something like $6,000 per year on automobile expenses. Just imagine if that money went to transit instead. Rails would go up to every door, and individual rail-cars would arrive on demand. No pollution. No accidents. No brainer! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it has been a while since I have been involved in philosophical discussions. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to write poetry! I love the atmosphere, and to meet people who share my interest. ”

“ Hi, I'm Beth, an avid book reader. I also brand new to the Baltimore area. I look forward to meeting all of you and reading new and re-discovered books. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to discuss ideas ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to experience new understandings of things and meet new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to engage in passionate (but rational) discussion of issues. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they interest me ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to ski as much as possible this season! ”

“ To perfect my craft ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm newly arrived in DC, and looking for reciprocal support and advice ”

“ Just want to have fun! ”

“ I've enjoyed writing science fiction and fantasy stories for years (although none have been sold.) I used to be on a list server and share with other sci-fi writers virtually (sf-and-f@lists.speakeasy.org) - thought it might be fun in rl, too. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to meet new people, with "similiar" thoughts and have interesting conversations. ”

“ I want local Adult Entertainment Meetups because I am trying to develop my film making talent. I just want to gain experience and meet new people. I hope that people with more experience write to me. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love poetry ”

“ Hi. I love Independent films. Look forward to seeing and discussing this vital art form with the group. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've found my voice again ”

“ Coversation and thought -- making and discovering meaing ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in debating topics of interest. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because .....i wanna explore new and old places and meet people .. i travel alot currently in japan but moving back to Richmond VA in the spring time so hit me up for anything ... ”

“ Hi all, I think I first read the Hobbit when I was 11 or 12 and I was instantly hooked. LotR soon followed to my vast enjoyment. I even slogged my way through the Silmarrilion once. Oh and the movies are awesome too :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want these local Meetups because. ”

“ Just nice to know there may be some other folks around that are similar to me. Never know what to write in these things ”

“ I want local American History Meetups because the DC metro area has provided a great opportunity to learn and experience it. ”

“ hi ”

“ philosophy, philosophical good times, the need to keep my head from exploding :) ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because it is a forum for sharing ideas that will foster the interests of poets. It is also an avenue to promote poetry as well as the works of poets who I believe to be philosophers! ”