I am a 53-year-old man who lives in The Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania with my wife and two adoring children.

I am a gifted journalist, writer, editor, public relations consultant and poet. I owe my talents to God and His only begotten Son. Thank You.

My passion is ...

Writing and poetry. Check out some of my work at www.poetry.com. Let me know what you think, good or bad. E-mail me at DSKEYCO@VERIZON>NET.

I know too much about ...

Multiple Sclerosis.

My parents always told me ...

Be a gentleman. Don't curse or swear in public. Find your passion and excel at it.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a professional baseball player. What was I ever thinking?

My favorite memory ...

My first kiss. We were in the fifth grade, and bada bing, I saw stars.

Why I write ...

It's my therapy. God gave me a talent which I must use in His name.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

"Out Of The Ordinary": A Complete Guide To Disability by Rev. Dr. Robert Lovering

My first job ...

Journalist with The Star-Ledger newspaper, Newark, New Jersey.

My best moment ...

My first byline.

My inspiration ...

My dear mom, Miriam. She had battled MS for 30 years. Sadly, it took away her ability to walk, talk and see. I will carry on the fight for her.

Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought The importance of being religious

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I've often wondered how an individual is defined as religious. Is it one who attends church, synagogue or mosque weekly, daily or just on the holiest of days? I have no right to make that determination. For me, being religious isn't defined by the number of days I attend church or how much money I turn in at collections or even how often I pray the Rosary.

I have the spirit of God and Jesus within and I praise them every day. I give thanks for the talents I've been given to earn a living, to do what makes me happy. I say several Hail Mary's and Our Fathers every time I am befallen by a v...

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