Buddy, I was going to also suggest a cooking class. Lots of fun and yet u get to eat. In the larger metro areas you can usually find classes that compliment other thing in your life. For now, maybe a healthy living class. Healthy food doesn't have to taste bad...

For some free cooking classes find Alton Brown on the food network. Good eats was basically a free master level series.

I know you miss your son, maybe you have a weekend or even an evening a month where you could mentor via a big brother program.

Mark

First, thanks for your service.

I hope you find someone to enjoy the rest of your life with... you deserve it.

Take care!

Happy belated birthday. Hang in their for your son. He needs you.