I've been told I am a hopeless romantic, and I think I would have to agree. I follow my heart in just about everything, including my politics and my devotion to my God, and to my country. In that I'm what is called a Constitutionalist. I believe strongly that our founders got it right the first time, and we should see to it that what they created is not lost to small men with large egos, and even smaller minds. Don't misunderstand this. I'm no political hack that eats, sleeps, and breaths politics. I'm a Veteran from some 40 years ago, and, I believe this country needs far less 'change' and far more people that are willing to stand up for her. I think she's doing quite well for being on the high side of 230 years old. I enjoy interaction with others. I probably wouldn't be here if I didn't. Particularly with people closer to my own age, and similar beliefs. Once I laughed at my father because he seemed "so out of touch with the times." Only now am I starting to understand why, and how he must have felt. I've been blessed to spend the last twenty-six years of my life with my soul mate, Donna Jo. It took me a while to get it right, but let me tell you, with her, I got it right

Interests:

I enjoy the Internet immensely. An endless source of information and learning, it never stops offering new an interesting paths. Wood working, once a trade, is now just a hobby. I've written poetry, and short stories, off and on most of my life. Now, with the groups available here I've found a renewed interest

Music:

Country, Blues, Classics

Movies:

"Kingdom of Heaven", a great movie about the Crusades and the eventual fall of Jerusalem. Anything Mel Gibson, most things by Ron Howard. Now I've added the Harry Potter series to the list. That lady has a wonderful imagination, I can only envy. If you haven't seen it, look for August Rush. Wonderful story, and fantastic music. I collect movies that are older than even I like to think about

Books:

"Into the Light", a book that gives is a small glimps of what Heaven may be like. Most things Star Trek, as long as they don't get to strange. Poetry that makes sense

Television:

History/Science channels. Precious little else worth watching otherwise. I enjoy anything that will challange my mind. I also collect a great number of programs from these channesl. I think it's the first time I can recall that the TV really turned out to be a learning tool