MeI am Stewart Fletcher. I prefer to be personally defined by my character rather than a laundry list of facts about me. I've always had a stoic nature, choosing to be more precise with my words than scattershot. I'm a family man, always have been. With 9 siblings and over 100 first cousins, it has come very naturally to me to put them first. I have a contemplative disposition. I find myself always in thought-- sometimes to a fault. I pride myself on my relentless optimism. Even though I am a serious person by default, optimism is always my driving force. Life is meant to be enjoyed and I want to grab hold of all it has to offer. Being dour never helped anyone. I love my friends and feel a fierce sense of loyalty towards anyone who allows me into their life. Make-believe and imagination are priceless currency. I love to dress up, play around, goof off, and perform. The supernal beauty of nature is perhaps the thing I love most in this world-- especially the gargantuan structures and endless vistas of the West. My friends here are two of my mission companions; spirituality, faith, and a connection to the Divine are the only place where true happiness can be found. I love to hike, to get dirty, to be part of the natural cycle. I feel more connected to myself and the world when I'm deep in the mountains. My adorable nephew (one of four nieces and nephews so far) and all children fill me with such joy and purpose. They're my favorite people to be around. There is no more cathartic feeling than divine smallness; knowing that you're important yet miniscule is a powerful paradox.