To know, know, know me is to love, love, love me? Maybe...maybe not? Your Prince Charming...or Prince Charmin? Guess there's only one way for you to find that out as well as what kind of guy I am. And, who knows?..as 'beauty' is in the eye of the beholder. But in order for you to figure that out about me..and vice versa..we have to meet. But will we? It all starts with the exchange of one e-mail each. Then one phone call and if that goes well, a coffee meeting. I don't consider those a date. Then we both can fill in that 'blank(so)' and go from there. Either out the door separately..or together. And if together then only time will tell :-) But for any of these things to happen you need to know a little about me.

I was married a long time and have been divorced for awhile. I only started to date after making sure all the 'baggage' was stored as I didn't want that to get in the way of a new relationship..or my life in general. I've been casually dating over the last several years and am interested in meeting someone with whom to share good times and quiet moments. If something develops that's great. I don't have an 'agenda' but rather live life one day at a time..while employing the motto,"Semper Avanti", Latin for Always Forward!

I've dated enough to know what I want..and don't want..and 'needy' is not on the list. I enjoy strong, independent persons who know themselves..at least as well as anyone can. Just as beauty, perception as well as self perception, is also in the eye of the beholder. Too many of us may prefer to 'behold' ourselves in the mirror rather than in the eyes of another person. But I'm willing to take that chance. Are you willing to do the same:-)

I've listed some of the things I enjoy in other parts of this profile so I won't be redundant. I'm pretty easy going, have a good sense of humor..or so I'm told..and do look for the humor in any situation. Life's too short to be a worrier..or always to look for the worst. Guess that makes me an optimist? But I find people generally like seeing me coming in the door rather than going out the door. But there are always exceptions :-)

One of my favorite pastimes is writing and as part of that I contribute to an international advice column. We are #1 on the internet. Check out Google under ‘Elder Wisdom Circle’. I've been doing it for almost 4 years and in that time have responded to over 4000 letters seeking advice on all kinds of topics....from the very serious to the very funny. I have answered a lot on relationships..and have heard it all :-) I also contributed to our book published by Penguin in 2007. I received a lot of 'ink'. The book did moderately well, receiving excellent reviews and our organization was endorsed by Walter Cronkite.

I am open to new ideas and new ‘adventures’ and am willing to try new experiences at least once :-) There’s much more to tell but I’d rather do it in person.

The pics are about a year old. Self-portraits. If anything I'm even younger and better looking now while the painting in the attic continues the other way. Not a pretty sight. I considered using my DL photo figuring if any lady wanted to meet me after viewing it then we were off to a good start. But I do believe in truth in advertising :-)..and as such your pic is necessary. Fair is fair:-)

The other option for you would be to go to your local post office and view the latest pic of me on the wall. I tried to retrieve it but was recognized by one of their more vigilant employees going on break. I was tackled but managed to escape while they were arguing over if I should be sent to the authorities 'first class' or 'parcel post'. So now I'm free for the pursuit of dating..or to be pursued. Either works for me:-) Will you put me at the top of your "10 Most Wanted List" in your manhunt? Only you and the Shadow know. He's not talking..at least to me. But maybe we will?

You might also be wondering..."What was the crime that caused his countenance to be displayed on the PO wall to begin with?" Well it was GTH...Grand Theft-Heart! It's said don't do the crime if you can't do the time. So if I manage to steal your heart...and you mine...we can do the time together. And if it doesn't work out then we will both get 'early release'. That's what dating is all about...getting to know a person better...after that initial spark. But that doesn't happen by a bunch of e-mails and phone calls. Only face to face. But we can skip the interrogation part...and just have a nice conversation ;-)

Just as the longest journey begins with but one small step so does a possible relationship. And that first step is now up to you. Just a simple e-mail to start the process of ‘filling in’ those blanks at the beginning of this ‘essay. Or move on. Whether with me..or without me. But with me? Might be more fun! And maybe the cops won't even catch us. Hope so anyway :-)

That all depends on you....after we have that coffee meeting. As I said I don't consider those dates...only a get to know you a little better type rendezvous :-) Then we can both decide what might be a fun thing to do.