"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection" - Buddha

I have lived a surprising rich, and varied, life I suppose for one of my age (as the 40’s of today are the new 30’s so the style mags tell me lol). But even as a gay man, who intrinsically have very little reason to “truly grow up”, I find that life still seems to offer much fun and exciting experiences to fulfil….and for that I am truly grateful.

Along the way however I hope to have found enough wisdom, though pain & joy, to value the more important things in life! What those are is always a personal truth, forged in personal choices hopefully balanced and well learnt, if we are wise enough to truly listen and learn. For me I value true friendship amongst the highest. If grounded in honesty, compassion, understanding, loyalty and unconditional acceptance the bonds formed as gay men become as strong as any “Blood family”. I consider myself truly blessed to have the group of close frie