I think of myself as a "Student in the University of Life", because Life has been my greatest teacher. While I have been referred to occasionally as a Renaissance Man, I can only reply that it is because I firmly believe in the saying: "One Life does not limit you to One Path" ... I have followed many paths on this walk of Life... Amongst the many that Life has afforded me have been: a Soldier, Teacher, Opera Singer, Hair Stylist, Chef, Radio and Television Personality, Small Business owner, and even worked a bit in the Medical Field. I am here to tell you, I have learned something from every phase, every person, and every thing in my Life. Through this, I have an immense respect for whatever everyone holds to be their own truth. Consequently, I expect the same in return. I am an old soul who is Spiritual, but not Religious. I am well traveled: (23 countries and 15 states to date), and consider myself fairly well versed. Because of the many experiences and places of and in my Life; I find that I am equally comfortable in a jeans and cotton shirt, tuxedo, or just kicking back in sweats, T-shirts and cut-offs. There are many things I enjoy to include: Taking a nice walk in the morning, Cooking, Singing, Dancing, Writing Poetry and Short Stories, an exceptional Scotch (Single malt, nothing under 12 years, please), and spending quality time with my pets. I love a fine meal with an admirable RED wine, and a good laugh with great friends. (And YES...I do admit, I tend to have a rather spontaneous, wild and crazy side, too!) Personal Habits: For well over twenty-five years now, I have made it a personal goal to MEET TWO NEW PEOPLE EVERY DAY AND REMEMBER SOMETHING ABOUT THEM. I find this to be an excellent form of personal growth. And while I do so enjoy social time with others, I make it a point to make time for myself as well. I enjoy the music of the masses, yet respect the song of the self as well. I meditate daily, and am attempting to discipline myself back into Yoga again. I make it a point to give someone a gift on a weekly basis...(Flowers or Godiva Chocolates). There are three things that I do on a monthly basis: 1. Make a charitable monetary contribution to whatever organization that I may deem to be worthy of cause. 2. Volunteer some of my time in whatever manner that my abilities and/or personna may be of assistance. 3. Take one day a month where I just relax, rest, regroup, and recharge........