"We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same" - Carlos Castaneda. I choose the latter.

As a part of enjoying retirement I now have more time for personal development and getting more in touch with my spiritual side, and I'm really enjoying the journey. Have recently been experiencing the benefits of meditation.

I'm told I have a witty sense of humor, and I enjoy laughing at myself too - fairly frequently! Life's too short to take ourselves too seriously.

I'm a people person, although I can be quiet at times. Meeting new people, reading, delving into the internet, learning about new things, exploring new places and walks in the country are things I enjoy. I'm smart, active, down-to-earth, sincere, empathetic, and unpretentious. A good energy level is my good fortune, along with a young outlook. People are surprised when they learn my age. I'm not ready for a rocking chair!

Since retiring two years ago I spend much of my time working on home improvement projects and maintaining my country property. I love spending time with my kids and grandchildren. Also still work a day or two per week at my old job, industrial maintenance electrician.

I exercise to stay fit and maintain good health. Hiking and cycling are on my agenda. A beautiful sunrise or sunset holds more value for me than any expensive toy.

Last, but certainly not least, I am looking for a special lady to share the good times and bad in our lives, to enjoy those sunsets together.

Caring about other people, respecting their viewpoint, truly listening. I enjoy getting to know new people. Patience and understanding are strong points, as is a live-and let-live attitude. I demand truthfulness of myself, and want it from others. Being around people who are generous of spirit, full of life, laughter, and good will increases the joy of life.

I'm an accomplished do-it-yourselfer, and enjoy overcoming the typical challenges that brings. I'm fairly analytical and technical-oriented, enjoy learning new things whether technical or spiritual, or anywhere in between. I appreciate and enjoy the simple things in life.

The Quick & Painless ENNEAGRAM Test concludes I'm a perfectionist. I don't fully agree, as a true perfectionist is a neurotic who is never satisfied with his own performance; I can say "That's good enough".

The What is your REAL Age Test says I am 52 years old...I'm a bit skeptical of that one too...I don't feel that old!

My friendly, cheerful nature, ready smile and frequent laughter. A higher than average energy level for my age.

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" - Groucho Marx. For me it's mostly non-fiction: the newspaper daily, science, ham radio, alternative health, personal development, unexplained phenomena. Currently reading "The Power of Now", by Eckhart Tolle.

Not a frequent TV watcher or moviegoer, but do like various types. I can even be talked into seeing an occasional chick flick...emphasis on occasional! Mostly like jazz, the "Great American Songbook", Sinatra, etc., and enjoy other music genres as well. No real favorite type of food, almost anything will do; I'm open to exploring new types.

I enjoy going for walks (holding hands, of course) and more ambitious hikes or bike rides, dining out and home cooking, shows, museums, new adventures, quiet evenings cuddling and talking with that special someone. Will it be you?

1 Joie de vivre
2 My excellent health and intellectual capacity, such as it is! (I don't mean to suggest that I'm a true intellectual, but I do appreciate what I have).
3 Family and friends
4 Humor...from and with others, or laughing at myself and life's frequent absurdities
5 Real conversations, with eye contact, with positive uplifting
people
6 My home and country property, my little sanctuary of Nature

How I can best continue with personal development, excellent health and good fortune. Why does the staff robot think I'm more sloppy? Does it see my modest amount of clutter?

Reading, web surfing, listening to music, sharing my lap with my rescue cat, out for a walk.

I'm a romantic and tend to wear my heart on my sleeve, with someone I feel comfortable with.

You are interested in a sincere, honest man who will care about you on whatever level of relationship we may reach, lover or friend. You want open communications, from the heart, as I do. No drama or mind games here, no one night stands, not a player.

Stop by and say hello, let's explore the possibilities!