... Educated by Stanford... Creative by nature... Sweet by choice... Athletic by great genes... Articulate by the Irish... Romantic by conviction... Enthusiastic by life... Papa by Great Son... Generous by thought... Passionate by giving…. Loyal by tradition... Conservative by logic... warm feet... perfect ears…. somewhat smarter than your average duck... and some would say... laughter is ever in his presence... and oh yes… little or no visible talent of any kind... and lastly... blessed by a great Partner for over two decades who taught me the sweetness of a Great Marriage... “Semper Risus”...

My Lovely Quest,

... a long warm smile out to Nebraska... that would be present and in use more than not... a fine SENSE OF HUMOR (Required in spades)... a Gym Member although not a fanatic... a sweet daily Outlook verging on sunshine... an Independent demeanor in her own right... fairly Smart but not bookish... a Lover of art and music, who knows what she likes... at Ease and Comfort in her own skin... a traditional LADY in public... while a quiet Vixen in private... a NON-SMOKER without exception... social drinker or sipper... in for the long haul... able to bend with the breeze... one who sees the stars and moon... semi-crazy or silly from time to time….. a tease with only her own….. in search of a warm partnership for the duration….. a lady who appreciates warm feet on cool rainy Sunday morns….. and the love of just a good man……….

Extra Frequent Flyer Miles given if you cheer for da Cubs, da Bears and The Irish, or if you are addicted to Bridge, as I am.....

----///-\\\---- PLEASE, IF YOU
---|||---|||---- KNOW SOMEONE
---|||---|||----FIGHTING WITH
---|||---|||---- CANCER
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----\\\-///---- SOMEONE WHO HAS
-----\\///---- DIED BECAUSE OF
------///\---- CANCER
-----///\\\--- PLEASE PUT THIS ON YOUR PROFILE
----/// \\\--- TO SHOW SUPPORT..... and give to the American Cancer Society.

FREEDOM
-------!!!------- Put this on your
-------!!!------- page if you
---!!!!!!!!!!!--- know someone in the
-------!!!------- Armed Forces or to
-------!!!------- show your support
-------!!!------- and respect to all
-------!!!------- our troops

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IMPORTANT!!!! Semper Fidelis Mac.......

THIS WAS EMAILED TO ME...PLEASE READ AND PASS IT ON!!!!

Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together..

After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.

No, he responded.

Heading out I asked?

No. I'm escorting a soldier home.

Going to pick him up?

No, he is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I'm taking him home to his family.

The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.

I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you, Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.

Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign."

Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.

So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.

Red Fridays.

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.

Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday... and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that... Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.

By word of mouth, press, & TV, let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red. The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is "WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AND YOUR PRAYERS"... DOING WHAT THEY DO, MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO LIVE THE WAY WE DO!!!!

... on a warm summer’s eve, as the sun yields its' last rays, a washed red convertible with the top tucked away.... quiet jazz pleasing those who would listen.... spinning along by the blue waters of the Great Lake.... her hair in the wind... smiles.... the wonderful scents of the City's evening meals wafting on the breeze, perking our senses, building our appetites in anticipation.... a quick valet assured of a good tip.... the perfect wine.... the perfect service.... the perfect selection from the menu.... shared Tiramisu.... with the fireworks wrapping it up into a perfect bow.... two as one......

And lastly..... if I have taken the time to write you a personal note.... and I am not whom you are looking for, please respond with "Not my cup of tea.", to bring civility back into the process of finding our "special someone" for all of us......