I'm a successful entrepreneur and have been single for many years. I was raised in the Midwest, and am ethically and spiritually centered. I exercise regularly to stay fit, and am normally always active in at least a couple of not-for-profits. I've traveled widely - domestically and overseas. I especially enjoy the outdoors - particularly the mountains and the water - and discovering exciting new places. In many ways I've been very fortunate - material success, great health, etc. A lot to be thankful for. Having said that, I'm ready for more out of life.

Tom Clancy, John Grisham, Ayn Rand, Steely Dan, REM, The Band, Barenaked Ladies - er, the group ;o), DeNiro, Nicholson, the Coen Brothers, Tarantino, Scorsese, The Sopranos, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and anything thought provoking. Food? Absolutely! Grilling at home, Euphemia Haye, Mediterraneo, Epicure, Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar, Spanish Point Marina and Berns in Tampa.

Books, music, great food, aromatic red wine, the outdoors... Oh yeah, and you!

Two of the important lessons I've learned regarding relationships: Great communication and openly expressing feelings are essential to a healthy relationship; and a common vision of goals, values and priorities is as important as love.

I'd like to connect with a woman possessing emotional and intellectual substance and depth. She is wise, generous, attractive, genuine, sensual, down to earth, of strong character, health conscious, physically fit and emotionally stable, with a great sense of humor. She's sophisticated and enjoys the finer things in life, but places the spiritual ahead of the material. She's assertive and independent, yet accessible and sharing. She'll unhesitatingly offer unconditional love, respect, friendship, loyalty, dedication and commitment, and will be unwilling to accept anything less in return. So... if you feel that there's a possibility that each of us might be what the other is seeking, I hope that you'll drop me a note.