Greetings,

I'm from Houston Texas. Lived here all of my life. I'm a retired contract federal officer from the Department Of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service of 14 years. I had to retire due to a cervical injury and failed surgery.

I'm divorced, have one son that lives with his mother.

I joined this site with hopes to meet friends, activity partners, and just see what my options are.

Have a great day, everyone!

Welcome

Welcome to Mingle and good luck.

Thank you, thank you. I would like to add, I am not conservative nor liberal. I believe both sides have valid points and principles.

I am very involved with many of the issues we all face in our community. I fully support our civil rights and freedoms. I am also supportive of helping our homeless and veterans. I feel as a community that we have failed these people. I do wish to make known though, that I do firmly believe that you cannot help those who don't want to be helped.

I also don't believe in giving money to people soliciting on the street corners. I have been known to invite them to meet me at a nearby food establishment and buy them a meal. I have also been involved in the donation and distribution of blankets and clothing to the homeless in my city. We have passed out blankets, socks, knit caps, and gloves to provide some comfort for the harsh winter weather. I encourage others to do the same. We are all humans, and should look out for each other as family. Everyone goes through hard times, and a simple act of kindness can be the difference between life and death, even if nothing more than to listen and let others know that we care.

Thanks again for reading and comments.