A new beginning. That's why I am here. I lost my wife to Cancer in 2002 and after years of mourning, I now find myself ready to find a warm, caring, upbeat and gentle soul who I can share my hopes and dreams with. I am amazed how after all these years, I still feel the awkwardness of asking a woman to go out with me. What's up with that??? I guess as much as things seem to change, they somehow stay the same. I sometimes wonder how many wonderful opportunities were missed because of that awkwardness. Let's break the ice together and give it a shot. What's the worst that will happen, we part company and possibly become friends instead of lovers. Not a bad outcome, huh? I am a creative outgoing person who stands up for his beliefs. I am also open to other people's opinions and I have been swayed to change my opinions by a good debate. Life is fluid and what was important and ideal one day is sometimes passe' the next. I am not into drama and believe in working through issues as they pop up. Life is too short to let simple misunderstandings go unresolved.