Hi Lostandlonely...

Welcome to PC....

Who told you 40 was old? I have found that particular age to be the most attractive for either sex in so many ways...Some experience,,some mellowing,,more understanding but yet full of hope, opportunity and anticipation...And like the old commercial once said.."we will sell no wine before its time"...

You have waited...and lived,,and yes lost some,,,but what is around the corner can be so wonderfully exciting...

I am a bit older than you and I have found a little secret...not a big one like the book,,but one that in these later years has served me well...

If you love without expectation,,the love that is given back to you is in kind and generally more than you could imagine...

Go out there and love,,give of yourself,,listen to people,,give them a hand with their loads...and do it because you need to..

The the love that will catch up to you will surprise you with it's kindness and compassion beyond your dreams...

Of this I am certain...

Lenny