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okhela

okhela Detroit, Austin, Holbrook, Reno, Nevada City, Vacaville, Riderwood, Plantersville

Updated 18 days ago

66, Male

Relationship status: Single

Located in Reading, PA

Member since April 03, 2007

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July 23

added MsTonya as a friend.
posted a comment on MsTonya's photo.
posted a comment on okhela's blog - I missed something in the translation.
replied to the message GOOD MORNING FAMILY, it's hump day in the African-Americans 50 group.
updated an entry in his blog.
replied to the message Passion/sensible in the The Deeper Thinkers group.
posted a comment on Rainbow16's blog - A Fun Time Remembered.
posted a comment on starrybright's blog - The Invitation.
posted a comment on seattle99's blog - "How I Have Mastered the Thai Language”.
added rednaxela07 as a friend.

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My hometown is Birmingham, Alabama. (Hometown), High School Name (City, State) Reading Senior High School Reading, PA College Name Albright College Ursinus College George Williams College(graduated) College Graduation Year 1970 College Graduation Major/Concentration Chemistry,Sociology, History Occupation(s) Senior lab technician Gang worker Program administrator Addictions treatment counselor Clinical supervisor Places i I've lived: Birmingham, AL, Reading, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Berwyn, PA, Chicago, IL, Naperville, IL, Detroit, MI, Baltimore, MD, Los Angeles, CA.

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The surge in Iraq is a success submitted See Who Boomed This
Some words on Patriotism! submitted See Who Boomed This
who was your first?... submitted See Who Boomed This
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Who Are We Now? (from MotherMadrigal’s blog) @ Eon submitted See Who Boomed This
Freedom of speech (from okhela’s blog) @ Eons submitted See Who Boomed This
Native American perspective on immigration submitted See Who Boomed This
Both sides of the coin submitted See Who Boomed This

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I m a 66 year old former activist in the Human Rights struggle in the United States. I'm disillusioned about the prospects for the future of America unless some radical changes take place. I am also a recovering addict with 23 years clean and sober. I recently had to retire from the addictions treatment field but I have retained my intense interest in the neurosciences. I am passionate about politics and am a C-Span junkie. I call myself a liberal thinker but do not feel comfortable with that label. I am liberal in social policy issues but I am more accurately described as conservative in fiscal and monetary policies. I am pretty much an introvert but have been described as a good conversationalist. I am attempting to improve my social skills even at this advanced age. I would describe myself as a social neanderthal. I believe old pups can learn new tricks. I'm a willing and eager learner.

I've been married twice to two good women. One who I credit with saving my life. She and I have 3 sons. One of the greatest blessings of my ongoing recovery from addictive disease, is the relationship she and I have today.

Race and addiction have been dominant themes in my life.

I missed something in the translation

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A short time ago, a proposal was put forth to cancel the collection of the "gas tax" to assist Americ More…

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Do you own a cell phone? If yes, how long have you owned one?

4+ years

Who in your life is going back to school?

No one

What is the most important reason for dating?

Enjoy meeting new people

Are you looking for a new job?

No, I'm retired

What is your favorite family dinner?

Surf and turf.

Who are your heroes?

Malcolm Shabazz, Paul Robeson, W.E.B.DuBois, my grandmother and great grandmother, Che, Franz Fanon.

What is your marital status?

Single

What would you buy if money wasn't an object?

Help people in need

Do you think it's a good idea to pay for a child's college education?

Yes, if you can afford it

Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

Many individuals for different reasons.

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Other

Now that you are over 50, what are you doing that you never thought you would?

For some time, I didn't think I'd make 50. But longevity is in the genes of my family(particularly for the females) and I got my act together, finally.