Watching each of my four children being born (confirming my earthly mortality). Hiking Avian Ridge out of Goat Lake in Waterton National in Canada (confirming my earthly insignificance). Becoming a Christian (gaining an eternal significance and the Way to immortality).

I don't claim to be an expert at anything - just a constant observer and lifelong learner. “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” - attributed to John Wooten and Charlie "Tremendous" Jones

A comfortable safe space in a central location, good conversation, possibly a meal and/or drinks.

By today's standards, I consider myself a boring person. I am on a computer all day and discussing the latest technology and trends yet because of what I do, I do not participate in social media. I never turn on a TV (for months / years at a time) but love to do the "old fashioned activities of sitting on a porch, contemplating a beautiful view, discussing theology, reading several good books at a time all while listening to music. I enjoy meeting and interacting with interesting people. I define interesting people as ones who can share more about life than the latest episodes of whatever they saw or heard on TV or sports or people who only live vicariously through Facebook friends they have never met. I stay current on issues and technology so that may make me a major geek. I have 20+ years of viewing the world through world travel and wilderness backpacking experiences and never tire of challenging myself physically, mentally and spiritually to new heights and goals.