Some of my favorite people in the whole World are in Bukit Sentul (Sentul City, now), Bogor. I have seen students grow up from SD, grade 3 & 4 and now they are close to graduating from high school. But, I could not have my contract renewed in Jakarta because because I became 60 years young in July 2007. I would love to return but age seems to be a problem. I am healthy, active- both my brain and my body still work well- and I am still enthusiastic about helping children develop academically and socially.

Eventhough my Indonesian ex-wife did not stay loyal for long in America, I still contend that Indonesian women are the most beautiful and I am still attracted to them. Doesn't honesty and devotion mean anything any more?

Indonesian friends have told me I'm a 'different' bule because I treat them like equals. I totally disagree with schools there that have paid me 10x what local teachers with similar credentials make. Granted, I am a native English-speaking teacher; that means I'm different, not necessarily better.

So, what are the chances that I can return to the friends that I dearly miss and love…despite my age. And, what are the chances that I can find a woman that could love me for what I am rather than for what I have?

Any ideas and/or suggestions?