I am an energetic man who is full of life and a boundless optimist. Although I have been through a dark and challenging phase as we all do, time and willpower have given me the strength to find my feet again. I enjoy the little things of life while at the same time I find the capacity for the great. A good conversation, hearty laughter, good music, a walk in the woods or by the seaside, the coo of a dove or the chirp of birds all add to the pleasure of life. It is my singular desire to help make the world better for all of mankind,I have so many interests. Photography is probably my number one passion. I'm pretty laid back and down to earth and I love great conversation, no matter the topic. Laughter is so important in life and in love! I'm not someone who blows the horn or yells in traffic, nor am I much of a club person, though it's nice to visit a local pub once in a while. I like cats, but don't hold that against me; dogs are just fine! I love wild places and nature, storms, cool sunny mornings, fishing, bicycling, and I once had a rose garden to die for. I'm a one-woman kind of guy. I'm someone who leaves love notes and will give you a card on your birthday, not an e-mail. I'm tenacious, and once I've set my sights, I do not give up on anything.