What am I about? Positive attitude and energy, smiling, treating others with absolute decency and expecting the same in return, taking beautiful care of my mind, body, soul, and heart, and seeing life's so-called setbacks as opportunities to better who I am as a person.
What are my passions? Life! and all it has to offer, travelling and experiencing how other worlds (cultures) live, my beautiful nieces and nephew, nature and experiencing it closely in a canoe or under a starry night through a canopy of trees, my job - a gift in more ways than I can explain!
What am I looking for? Someone who cares about who he is and becomes; someone who respects himself and those who meet him; someone with a sense of wonder and play; someone who chooses to do the right thing even when adversity is overwhelming; and lastly, but not finally, someone who perseveres and remains open-minded because with these two qualities almost anything is possible.
Thanks for stopping by and taking some time to learn about me. Good luck in your search. Ciao!

There is one more thing, added after my profile has been posted for a while. The person I want must be ready for a relationship. Many people want one; few are ready for one. To be specific, and I apologize if this sounds negative, but I know no other way of being clear: many people exercise their bodies to avoid obesity but few exercise their minds and hearts. I don't want someone who is mentally and emotionally obese. Please work out your stuff and get fit. I realize this comment will disuade many; I am fine with that and am only sorry that it has become a necessity to add this comment for clarity.
First dates, for me, are about getting to know one another's initial style. I like meeting over coffee/tea. Good chance to chat.