DonaldK1

DonaldK1 dkg293@msn.com

Updated about 5 hours ago


61, Male

Relationship status: Single

Located in Wayne, PA

Member since May 04, 2008

Interested in meeting people for friendship and meeting people for networking

Recent Activity

  • September 05
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  • History

    Places I've been
    Wayne, Pa (Hometown), I've traveled across this country several times. I lived in Colorado and Southern California for short periods of time. I sent a month in England in the midlands. Stayed with a friend and her husband, I got to see the real England. If I ever get the chance, will go back. Loved it. MY faviorite place in the US is Walt Disney World.
    Education
    • Radnor
    Military
    • Army

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    About Me

    I consider myself to be very lucky.  I've lived a very unique life with it's ups and downs just like everybody.  At 40 I discovered I was dyslexic.  A big discovery as it showed I wasn't weird or nuts like I thought,  I just think and see things differently then most.  It's really a gift  LOL

    At 55 I discovered my talent to create using the written word.   I've always been creative, but I thought it would be through my hands.  What a surprise when I found out it was going to be with my mind. 

    I dropped out of high school and hitched hiked across the US.  I was  drafted spending three years in the army.  Some good stories in that experience.  While in the Army I met and fell in love with the wrong Woman.  Beleive me when I tell you I learned what "Love is Blind" meant from that experience.  LOL   As in every aspect of life it had it's good and bad. 

    I tried college several time but it wasn't for me.  The frustration level caused by my dyslexia made the experience unbearable.  The only area of college I succeed at was computer programming.  This was a big deal as it taught me I could succeed.

    I've been one of those people who got caught in the takeover/downsize mentality of Corporate America.  One plant closing and three downsizing.  I don't think I have to tell people what that's like.  The older I got, the harder it became to get meaningful employment.

    The last downsizing occurred in 03.  In my mid fifty's, I joined the ranks of the unemployable becoming homeless.  It was during this time I discovered my writing talent.  It became a life saver in this period of my life. 

    After about five months of homelessness, my older brother and his wife took me in.  He was ill and unable to take care of their house.   That's brings us to the present.

    Blog

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    Wow, I'm finally getting somewhere with my editing to Tenacious Love. The dyslexic mistakes are getti More

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    Questions & Answers

    Who is the first person you would tell if you won $500?

    My friends

    Are you saving for retirement?

    Yes, regularly

    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

    Are you looking for a new job?

    Yes, I like my options open

    Who are your heroes?

    Anyone who gives of themselves to help others in need.

    What is your favorite family dinner?

    Turkey with home made noodles and all the fixins

    What is the most important reason for dating?

    Enjoy meeting new people

    What is your marital status?

    Divorced

    What kind of trip would you love to take in Italy?

    A week long walking tour of Tuscany

    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, it's part of a family's responsibility

    What's your favorite game to play at home?

    Computer/electronic games

    Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

    All people are interesting.

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

    Writing and scratching out a living.

    What is your educational background?

    Some College

    How is your garden doing this season?

    Blooming & gorgeous

    What is your favorite type of music?

    Classical

    What is your dream vacation?

    Anywhere new.

    How much are you paying for a gallon of gas this week?

    $3.56 - $4.00

    What is your favorite picnic food?

    BBQ & Coleslaw

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    • I am always dazzled by a man whose thoughts are cogent enough to string a few sentences together without tripping over his shoelaces. Nice to have you on Deeper Thinkers.

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    • Donald,
      I hope I did not scare you away with the gun I sent you! I could not find the aspirin. I see someone else did though! You must be having a ton of headaches. Here is my nice side...



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      Keep on writing! Your dedication and determination are an inspiration.

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    • Hope Your Holiday is Great!

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