After a long marriage a middle aged man living in Vancouver BC is thrown back into the world of dating and discovers that he is metaphorically in a foreign country where he does not speak the language, he does not understand the rules and the social nuances escape him. He is surprised to discover that there are many talented, bright and sexy women each making a mess of their lives in their own unique way. Over time he gets to know different women but they constantly surprise him, sometimes with amusing results. But most of the time he is two steps behind them and finds himself in the...

A book of poetry is more than a blog or a journal - it is a revelation of what the heart feels. And in telling stories of heartbreak and loss these poems invite the reader to share the experience and to reflect on experiences in one's own life. Rather than being a catalyst for pain, these poems are a springboard for self-reflection and growth. For some, these poems are something to be shared with someone you love; for others it is something to read alone so no one can see you cry.

Beneath The Lipstick Layer continues from where my first book of poetry "When I Think of You - and Other Poems" left off. It deals with love, loss, pain, beauty, children and death. One of the poems "All The Same" won a gold medal. Several other poems have appeared in different poetry anthologies.