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Relationship

Single. Interested in meeting people for friendship and meeting people for networking

Hometown

Wayne, Pa

Places I've been

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 , None - 1961 to 1964

Military

• Army - 1966 to 1969
  Division: Medical Corp
  Rank: SP4

More 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.

Activities

Anything that can be shared with another person.

Favorite Charities

Kids charities and charities that deal in major health concerns. Also, ones that protect animals.

Favorite Music

I've grown to like all types of music. It's easier to say I don't like rap or opera for the most part then it is to list what I like.

Favorite TV Shows

I don't watch TV. Haven't since 01. I might catch a show now and again. Anymore they all seem the same to me. Then there's the ads. Enought of them in a show to turn you off.

Favorite Movies

A Christmas Carol all versions. Shogun The holiday Anything of quality

Favorite Books

I use to read alot. Then I lost interest. Now my favorite book is the one I'm writing. LOL

Favorite Quotes

Some men see thing as they are and ask why. I see things that never where and ask why not. Robert Kennedy

Favorite Places

England and Walt Disney World

Favorite Animals

Dobermans and dogs. Large dogs

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