Intelligent and witty man seeks rose without thorns, will remove thorns if necessary. Certainly a renaissance man in most regards, strong, active and pionate about finding all the pieces of the puzzle in one box. Where is the hidden gem that I seek? I have been waiting for ten years and continuing to wait, keeping the faith; knowing I want what is real until the end of time. I find the lady of Emily Post in one, the Jane Austin in another, the Madam Curie -elsewhere. I am wondering when I will find it all in one complete package. Hell, if I don't find you soon, I'm giving up and marrying for money! :-) I often come across the phrase, "are you the one?" and I know I am. Maybe not for that person, however for you, I could be. We will never know if you don't let me know you're interested in talking to me, if you cannot click one button that contacts me and allows us to talk. At last. Perhaps, someday we will be able to say we just clicked! I am not hard to get along with as I like new adventures, love old things, listen well. Drink in experiences as a way of expanding my being. Going off to my office to write is a favorite past-time of mine, but one that is only filling time until I meet the person I will love for the rest of my life. Why is this so difficult? I know that love is the road to true strength and lasting happiness, however, my partner to tour that road is making herself unavailable. Those who seek know the turmoil of waiting, of ping time. I am not perfection but striving to be better, to be clear, to be happy. I also know love comes to those only in time. I would love to rush it, but it cannot be rushed. Still, I think, someday I would be glad to know how happy we are, because you clicked. Write soon, only one left.