I always thought I’d fit well with an Earth-Mother kind of girl. I never met one that wasn’t already with someone. But then, I always thought the love of my life was Myrna Loy, only our times were way out of synch. What’s the story of your life? I like stories. I collect stories; classics, myth, folklore, fairy tales and more. I never read children's books when I was a child, so I collect and read them now. My library is my favorite room in my house and I hope more of my house becomes part of my library.

Camping and fishing aren’t adventures. Waking up in the morning and facing the day, whatever that brings, is adventure. Facing change is an adventure, and I’ve been facing change for several years now. Looking for new things and learning from them and learning to enjoy what life brings you is an adventure. Looking for the next book to read is an adventure and a joy.

I cook and I enjoy it. I enjoy learning new foods and experimenting. I clean house and I enjoy it. I would rather do these things with someone I can talk to, someone to listen to and learn from. Someone to laugh with.

No, I’m not Mr. Perfect. I’m thankful for that. I’m a klutz, I’m a nerd, I’m a learner. I'm not a guy who works out or has learned to take care of himself as well as I should. I’m a self taught man who reads and can converse, who can listen and understand. I don’t speak Internet, I don’t take short cuts with language. I write and can and will write poetry. But I will not learn shortcuts, so don’t hurry me in a chat. I will not do it.

No, I don’t own a car. No, I don’t drive. I haven’t driven for well over 25 years. I learned life is best slower. Don’t tell me you want to take long, romantic walks but won’t get out of yourself and your car. You want to learn how romantic life in the slow lane really is?

Life has thrown me lots of curves lately, but I’ve never enjoyed the adventure more. Only one thing is missing...