Flillz, 54

I grew up in Lower Manhattan(N.Y.C.) in a multi-cultural neighborhood called TriBeCa(The Triangle Below Canal). One of the things I love about the city is it's cultural diversity. As a young boy I attended St. Patrick's catholic school in Little Italy, a neighborhood also located in the lower part of the city. I remember walking home, after school, through Little Italy down Mott st., then crossing Canal st. into Chinatown, and then on to my block, It was an amazing experience! A journey through the world of immigrants whose life and culture created an environment that I will never forget. It's no wonder that I love "Zeppos", "Eggrolls", and "Gyros", just as much as sweet fried "Platinos" or spicy "Curry chicken". I've lived in San Diego,(California), Santiago,(Dominican Republic), Penal,(Trinidad), and Sarasota,(Florida). But as good as all this sounds, "Life" was a roller coaster ride that ended with me in prison since 1989. By God's loving grace I have been liberated mentally and spiritually; and if all goes well I'll be home this year! YOU CAN WRITE ME AT THIS ADDRESS AS I DONT HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER: Rajendra Paltoo #91A2026, Bare Hill Corr. Fac., 181 Brand Road., Malone NY 12953...