My intentions are honorable and my heart is sincere. I'm an eternal optimist who tries to find the best in people and life's experiences. I'm grateful for all that I have and try to live "in the moment" and make the most out of life, even the little everyday things. I usually listen before I speak but can also be prone to unsolicited bursts of wisdom. My word is my bond and typically once my friendship is earned it's a gift for life. I believe that personal relationships are the truest measure of wealth, beginning with the friendship, love and respect borne of a committed relationship and further evolving through the gift of children, extended family and friends. In my opinion, the keys to making a relationship work involve the sharing of mutual values and the cultivation of mutual interests, open and honest communication and the ability to grow together and keep the emotional connection fresh and interesting. I'm a giving and supportive personality who is naturally curious, somewhat creative and very open-minded with many diverse interests and tastes. The following, in no particular order, are but a small sample...interesting and genuine personalities, world events, many styles of live or recorded music, (mostly) healthy international cuisine (pizza counts, right?), fine red wine and full-bodied European beer, international travel, physical and mental fitness, teaching someone something, strong coffee, the Sunday paper, inspirational movies, intimate candlelit dinners, the warm glow of a fireplace, meaningful conversation and the art of listening, a slow and passionate kiss, a relaxing massage by loving hands, awakening in my lady's warm embrace. I know you're out there...somewhere in this internet-connected world!

Any relaxed environment that promotes conversation and minimizes distractions. If it's there, I think chemistry will evolve naturally.