55 year old of Irish, Scottish and German descent, divorced with my fur baby Pepper, a smoky grey tortie who is a permanent kitten in temperament. Until recently a career professional in law enforcement (a firearms instructor and armorer, wow I got paid to do something I liked!),sadly now medically retired with 25 years of service. Kitty RIP: Scooterpie T. Cat: 1995 to 01/24/14 You made me laugh, and for that I thank you. Rest in peace my sweet baby! Suzie Q cat: 1999 to 05/19/16- you were my favorite "silent film" star, now go have fun and play with Scooter! Miss ya, kid. Snickers, queen of the dirty look and "drive by" hug, 1995 to 3/3/17. The only cat I had long, interesting conversations with. Be free, little one.Oreo cookie:2001 to 07/08/20 farewell, my good girl! Reeses pieces, december 2000 to 11/10/21, my favorite piece of headgear and "Maneki Neko" kitty, RIP.

Hobbies: Classic cars

An illustration I found online of "the one that got away, recently sold.
I also like shooting sports, scifi and acting.

Slainte (to your health)

Favorite Quotes:

"pain is weakness leaving the body" (a favorite of the marines at MCRD Parris Island, great thought for many of lifes endeavors)

"In life , trust everybody, but cut the cards" (Hale (heywood) Broun)

"A liberal is a conservative who hasn't been mugged yet" (Frank Rizzo) BTW thanks, peacebewithyou "

"Therefore, it seems to Me that the first duty of culture is to defend freedom and resist all tyranny" (Walter Elias Disney)

"are you thinking what I'm thinking , pinky?" (brain)

"I think so, brain, but burlap chafes me so!" (pinky)

"All the worlds a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed" (Irish playwright Sean O'Casey.)

Irish diplomacy: telling someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.(Anonymous)

"Before diagnosing yourself with depression or low self esteem, first make sure you are not, in fact, surrounded by assholes" (William Gibson)

"We are all of us in the gutter. But some of us are looking at the stars" (Oscar Wilde)

Peace: that bright, shining moment when everyone is furiously reloading. (Thomas Jefferson)

"America is in that awkward phase. Too late to fix things by working within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards" (Claire Wolfe)

"Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup"- anonymous.