With the excitement usually associated with walking the plank, I begin … not because of the adventure that is about to begin but because of the prelude to the adventure. I am satisfied with who I've become through life's experiences. However, I still believe there are a lot of goals to conquer, mine & yours … wouldn't it be way more fun to have a partner to slay the dragons with! I am happy & upbeat, have a huge heart and a warm, gentle spirit. I can be playful and silly or serious and focused at the appropriate times. With all my blessings counted, I am in good health, and take care of my mental, physical and spiritual well being. I enjoy being active (going & doing) and inactive (snuggling in front of a fire talking (or not)). I have a good sense of humor (beware it could be directed at you; hope you have the humor to banter back), a ready laugh, and a style that makes people feel comfortable. Communication is important; no guessing games either way. I'm not into drama, unless it is on TV, stage, or screen. I'm super flexible, a curve ball here and there is expected … there is a difference between an inconvenience and a tragedy – stay focused - a broken fingernail is an inconvenience not a catastrophe. Although I do not have children, I have nothing against you having them; I love and adore children, I just wasn’t blessed in that way. I am a man who sits comfortably among people from all walks of life, but, truth be told, I have a special affinity for those who are well grounded in life.

Are you willing to step off the plank knowing I’ll be waiting to swim with you? Life is short, take a chance; don’t wait for life to happen to you, rather make it happen!

is anything I choose. Isn't life grand! I am planning on building a log home on the edge of town in the near future... I hope. I have to sell my home first and this isn't exactly the best market for selling quickly. (darn)

my job. I read somewhere that if you love what you do you never work a day in your life. That fits. I consider myself blessed. What I'm not good at is tooting my own horn, as they say.

is dependent on the environment we are in. Let's see what you notice first. :)

I don't remember the last time I read fiction. I only read to learn. I do enjoy Og Mandino and Robert Kiyosaki. I also read magazines. As for movies, I enjoy action, drama, suspense, comedies, romance and fantasy. I do not enjoy sci-fi (movies that are about aliens or supersized creatures/animals). If you don't know the difference between fantasy and sci-fi think Kiss Me Goodbye, Superman, Harry Potter, Little Mermaid, Lion King, etc.). Next is music. I enjoy a large variety of music; the list could include soft rock, country, jazz, R&B, classical, ragtime, lite opera, showtunes, easy listening, big band, oldies (20's - present), world, and alternative. It does not include rap, hip-hop, black, death, screamo. Examples of artists I do enjoy include Michael Buble, Celine, Cher, Heart, Clarkson, Ethridge, Reba, Brooks & Dunn, Patsy Cline, Streisand, Diamond, Manilow, Iglesias (Julio & Enrique), Anita Baker, Brickman, Cole, Dorsey, Sinatra, Enya, Yanni, Kenny G, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Oh, and Weird Al Yankovich. I love to dance (swing, waltz, cha cha, samba, etc.). And lastly food. Oh boy the food! I enjoy Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and seafood. I like spicy but don't have to have it at home if you don't; I can always order it when we go out.

: Things are just things and we are all very adaptable. Put Maslow's heirarchy of needs here.

what to write on here... ;-)

out of the house.

is that I am a very private person so I would never put anything else that's private on here for the world to see!

you'd like to. If you "go fish" you can continue reading... or connect with don at y mail.