Perhaps John Lennon said it most succinctly: "Life is what happens when you're making other plans." I think I have been making other plans for so long that I forgot about the most important day to plan for, that is, today. Having recently cared for and then suffering the loss of someone very close to me, this has become quite poignant. So, I have reworked and reworded my essays to more appropriately reflect who I am today. My friends, scattered across the country though they may be, consider me to be a caring, considerate and loyal person. I may have a self-effacing sense of humor at times, but those who know me realize that my off beat sense of humor keeps them smiling (if not shaking their heads). I have no baggage either financially, emotionally or family related other than what I feel are my obligations as an uncle, brother, friend and employer. I'm very involved in cycling, lift free weights twice weekly, travel, playing guitar just well enough to embarrass myself, photography, cinema, love nature and the outdoors, the nurturing qualities of cooking, and eclectic music. Working out and eating in a healthful way are becoming an even greater part of my life as time goes on. This summer I want to add kayaking, and paddleboard to the list. I want a partner to share the intimacies of life and to feel connected with someone again.