“ My name is Don Baker. 2 years ago I started 2 Socrates Cafes in the Eau Claire WI area. They did not work out, partly because of the lower population base. I like the concept. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm getting a Basenji puppy soon! ”

“ Hi. Early in my life, I felt that philosophy was BS. Now I feel that philosophy is the small stream from which all human knowledge is nurtured. ”

“ I am new to Minneapolis and, coming from a tiny town in Northern Michigan, am hoping to meet a greater number of "deep thinkers". ”

“ I am very much into living an examined life and am continually exposing myself to new ideas about living well in all respects. I would very much like to find others with whom I can share these ideas and my own insights. Let's meetup already! ”

“ Looking for other logical critical thinkers in the Twin Cities. I have attended TAM5 and Randi's Amazing adventures. I am planning on attending TAM6 in June. Astrophysicist interesting in religion, science, debunking. ”

“ Hi...Moved here from North Carolina. Want to make friends and see the state. The only pic I have is from Halloween with a fellow volunteer. ”

“ I'm an artist (painter), but other areas of great interest to me include history, comparative religions, archeology, philosophy, baseball and many other things. ”

“ I wrote and illustrated a children's book recently. I am currently working on marketing strategies, and translation. It would be great to meet like minded people to share and exchange ideas. ”

“ I would like to not only be more involved with like minded people, but aspire to work with other secular people in making a postive impact in our communities and world without it being a faith-based intiative. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've always wanted to learn more about Yoga. ”

“ My wife and I moved here relatively recently and are looking to connect with like-minded individuals. I cannot mark much on the Pledges checklist at this time; however, we are rather affable and will likely be more involved once acclimated. ”

“ I love other peoples garbage! ”

“ Looking forward to interacting with rational, logical people in Minneapolis! ”

“ I used to tell people that I studied for the Christian ministry, but got kicked out of seminary when a professor asked me to name the 7 deadly sins and I named the 7 dwarfs instead. The truth is I finished my seminary degree. Then skepticism crept in ”

“ I'm a student at the University of Minnesota. I like to write and draw in my spare time. ”

“ Peace and blessing. I am a mother, sound therapist, doula, permacuturist, and student of life. I look forward to connecting with like-minded folks. one love. ”

“ "Exterminate! Exterminate!" Now who wouldn't love that? ”

“ Hi, A Blaine resident, interested in friendships and communication with ethical and logical humanist thinkers in my area. We can help and encourage each other, and hopefully keep each other laughing! I'm 50, single, hetero, Daily Show addict. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because there is power in numbers. ”

“ Looking to find someone in Duluth to play tennis with. 25 y/o Male. 3.0-3.5 NTRP scale. For fun or competition. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love this type of discussion and feel I have something to offer. ”

“ Very interested in learning more about Humanists and Freethinkers. ”

“ Hello. I will come to a meeting soon. ”

“ Beside being an inveterate loafer and the fact that I would kill Jerry Falwell's pretend God, for The perfect loaf of French bread (or just for fun); I can't imagine anything about myself that would be of any interest to anyone, except my mother. ”

“ I do Bird and Dog Fostering for local rescues. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe they are critically important in this chaotic world. ”

“ Toby, a registered Bright, wants to form a Brights Local Group in the Twin Cities. Contact him at bright5555@charter.net. See also www.the-brights.net and www.naturalism.org. Aspiring philosophers and ethicists should check www.socratescafemn.org. ”

“ You will know when I get there!! ”

“ I am part of the newly formed group: IMPACT, Ideas to Mobilize People Against Corporate Tyranny. ”

“ Hi everyone. My name is Frank Sturzl and I'm a 38 year old Deist from Maplewood. I am a single gay dad with 2 foster children. I was rather excited to see a group like this on the web and can't wait to make it to the first get together. ”