Born: Port Antonio, Jamaica W. I. Came to America in 1967 at 11. Lived in all boroughs of New York except Staten Island and New Orleans and Hollywood. Unemployed since Nov. 2010,due to back surgery from auto accidents in 2009. Completed online creative writing course Dec. 2011. Lived in men's shelter on Wards' Island NY. Sep. 6th, 2012 moved in with friend. 2nd operation for neck, October 17. Physical therapy Dec 5, for 6 weeks. Goal is mini-marathon in spring/summer, tennis and go dancing. Am hopeless romantic, optimistic about life. Love little things most take for granted; beach, sunset, gatherings with family, friends, dinner & movie.