Just an update. Both of my dogs passed away. The older one (11) had a stroke and died. The younger one (10) was at the vets and for some reason was given a massive dose of pain killers. He died 2 hours after getting him home. Both died within 3 days of each other, it's very hard to handle a situation like this. I miss them both very much. Hi...I'm finding it harder to find somebody that has at least a hint of morals and some degree of compassion. I grew up as a wild child. Did what I wanted when I wanted. Hitch hiked across America and met a wide variety of people. I partied my *** off, got into some pretty serious fights (and trouble). I learned about s-e-x, love and relationships. I also found out about heart break. I was always breaking the law. I won't get into that, but we also bought and sold a lot of drugs. As strong and intelligent as I was, I couldn't save a friend I called brother from a drug deal gone bad. They had guns, we didn't. It didn't take long to track the cowards down and exact our revenge. After we buried our brother, I decided to return to my family. I had done all of this and more before I was even 16 years old. Later I joined the military, Desert storm started a few months later. After 4 years I left with severe anxiety and ptsd. I received my VA disability and did my best to live my life. Along the way I became an ordained minister to help some of my fellow vets that have trouble getting to church or just have some understandable trust issues. So there you have it: my life in a nutshell. A little different than most but it's mine and I own it. The good and the bad. Today I'm a compassionate man that always tries to help others. I also love all animals and try to save them if I find one hurt (weird thing: all the men in my family are like that.) If my past bothers you, that's ok. God gave us all free will. Just keep looking and you may find the one for you. As far as my taste's go, I like younger affectionate woman hopefully somebody that wouldn't mind being with a slightly k-i-n-k-y older man. Please have a picture if you message me. It's hard enough doing this online thing without knowing what the other person looks like. Thank you.