A native of Gary In, now resides in Oceanside CA. He is the Father of three Rochelle, Angelo (deceased) and Skye. Granddaughter Tiara. Richard is a Preacher, Teacher, Mid-life Model, Skydiver, Music Artist, Stage play Actor, Magazine Columnist, Blogger, Podcaster, and Published Author of several books,(Light in Darkness, Living without a Limp, Contemplation: The Power of the Mind, and What To Do When It’s Not Your Turn. With the secret heart of a Hopeless Romantic, Richard’s passion has lead him to pen this labor of Love, Inside the Mind of a Serial Thinker.