Michael Farrell:  

Life It's nice to know that not everyone is having a hard time. I was one of the quieter people at the school. I kept to myself and really didn't have much to say. As it turns out I was a late bloomer. In truth our financial situation kept me feeling bad. I came from a single parent home with three other siblings. My mom did the best she could and I understand that. After high school I Joined the service (Marine Corp). It was exciting because I did a lot of traveling (something I did know I liked to do) and met a lot of different people. I stayed in for six years and then came back to Philly after my discharge. In addition I got married during my third year in the Marines. Being back in Philly didn't really work for me with a wife and I wound up getting a divorce and eventually going back into the service for 14 more years. I retired from the Navy in 1997 and have been living in Callifornia ever since. Most on my time in the Navy was spent in California and although I am a Philly native at heart, I have learned to enjoy the weather without snow :'). Also in California is where I met my second wife who is also a Pennsylvaina native. Ironic isn't it? Prior to retiring from the military I managed to make some contacts and work for two companies which would have a big impact on my future. One of which was with a company called Powerw...Expand for more