I am now officially divorced, as of April of 2012 after being separated since 2006. Baggage free? Let's say that I have reduced the baggage considerably, and I have repaired the wheels on it as well so it far more maneuverable. What does not kill me makes me stronger. Divorce is never really easy. It is just a matter of making the best of it.

Always working on my father role with my son as he works with new challenges at college. Home renovations.

As the snow melts, I am gearing up on what yard projects to complete (yeah, yeah, the melting snow has revealed my delays!), and which new ones to add to the list. But not too many. Gardens can be pretty, but they not really conversational (even if I plant two-lips), have no come-backs for my goofy puns (daffy-dills don't cut it), and I could plant lots of thyme, but after the sun sets, who will have time to be with me??

Finding the humorous side of untoward events that affect me. At the same time, I can empathize with others people's problems genuinely. I have done much long distance cycling, and with spring around the corner, I am working on getting my bicycle back in shape, so I can be in better shape. I enjoyed the past winter's snow for the xc skiing I pursued.

That I look "just like Robin Williams" only without the dark features. My reddish blond hair is now more of a silver blond, plus a goatee. And my sense of humor is better than his. ;-)

Many books!
Many movies, often the one I just saw as I must be unconsciously still processing them; Monster's Ball; Green Mile; especially those with Morgan Freeman like the Bucket List, Million Dollar Baby, Shawshank Redemption, and Glory; Heartland, Big Chill, Dead Poets Society, True Grit, Mystic River, Gone with the Wind; Good Morning Vietnam!; Mrs. Doubtfire, Gran Torino and the list goes on.
Food: What don't I like! I pretty much stay away from fast food as it is too slow getting rid the weight past the age of 40 yo. Of course, I love Italian, Thai, Greek, pizza (often I just buy a good premade crust and make the rest), Mexican, Cuban, Ethiopian, Vietnamese, good Chinese, and on.
Music: good old Classic Rock, and a lot of rock since that time as well; jazz like Miles Davis; Pat Methany and others; classical....plus some music does not really fit a category.

Would that be like duct tape??
No, no, no, two things that I have worked hard on and am glad to have them (and there are more, but these come to mind) are:
Sense of Gratitude
Sense of Humor
I know I have had a lot of help getting the gratitude part, and am humble enough to admit that, plus I recall some distinct childhood disappointments that made developing a sense of humor invaluable to get by those rough spots in life.
Of course, I assume everyone feels family, friends and health belong here, I mean, that is just basic...........gratitude. So... some of things that just make the moment for me include: great coffee, touch which can include just an emotional connection, good music, and a sense of purpose. Those, again, just come to mind. And this can always be changed, added to, and on.

What this Saturday's winning lottery numbers will be.

Why do you think I'm here??

Those winning lottery numbers? ..........
They will be 17-19-26-35-51-53
Remember, these are my numbers, so if you use them, I get half of your winnings!!

If you think my lottery numbers may be wrong.
You like a guy with a sense of humor.
No messages accepted from serial killers.
You seriously enjoy a man to share outside activities such as bicycling, cross country skiing, hiking and camping. And love live theatre, great jazz and the blues.