Daniel Gillis http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/e/6/c/a/member_60599082.jpeg
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Fellowship of Freethought Dallas http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/8/0/a/global_16282538.jpeg 20071217
Dallas, TX 75240

Location:

Carrollton, TXUSA 75007
Hometown: Pampa

Member since:

February 13, 2011

Introduction

Hello. I self identify as an agnostic secular humanist. My hope is that I can leave the world with a few acts of kindness without screwing up too much.

What is your favorite book?

Oh, so many! Authors include Sagan, Goodall, Sacks, Dennett, Diamond, Pinker, Bryson, and Roach. I also love history--especially biographies. I also indulge in childrens' books like A Wrinkle in Time, Calvin & Hobbs, Animalia, and on and on...

What is your favoite type of food/restaurant?

I love fruits, vegtables, nuts, bread (oh yes), and most sweets. Chocolate--yum. Key lime pie! I have migrated away from mammalian meats but still eat Avies and Osteichthyes (bony fish). I love going to restaurants--just not by myself.

What is one of your most unique characteristics?

I was an active stay-at-home dad with my two children for several years. We had a lot of fun and learned alot too. At this point, I am single after a very long marriage with an empty nest.

What are some of your hobbies?

Doing astronomy activities both for myself and for the public. I love to hear someone exclaim "wow" or "oh my god" the first time they see Saturn with their own eyes! I also dabble in drawing and music--playing the tin-whistle (not terribly well) and have started a relationship with a 103 year old piano.

How did you hear about Fellowship of Freethought?

A couple of people mentioned it to me over the last couple of months.

What Daniel Gillis is saying about this Meetup Group

Thanks to all that have worked to make this an accepting meeting place for nonbelievers and those like me who wish to focus on making this life the best it can be for all.

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  • Welcome Daniel !! Should be a lot of FUN for everyone on Friday Night !! See you there !

    Feb 27, 2013 7:30 PM
  • Hey, Daniel! nice to see you again the other day.

    Feb 26, 2013 11:26 PM
  • Hi. How do you know Janie..Mom of Oz? She is in my church ward.

    Dec 03, 2012 1:33 AM
  • Hi Daniel, I noticed you weren't able to go to the last hike. Email Sherry Kennedy and ask her if you can use your paid admission from Sept 25 to rsvp the next one coming up. I did the same thing. I went to it to meet the other hikers but I could not hike do to a foot injury. [masked]

    Oct 06, 2012 6:18 PM
  • Thanks Daniel,

    I am hoping to find the time to expand my social world. Not much luck so far.
    I hope school is going well for you.

    Donna

    Sep 03, 2012 12:58 PM
  • Hey Daniel

    Good to talk to you about astronomy and my new telescope. Lets get together sometime, if you don't mind, and do some star hopping and finding stuff. The COmputer control on telescope only does so much and I want to be able to star hope and find some other nebulas and galaxies. Have a great Sunday.

    later, Richard

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    May 27, 2012 10:13 AM
  • Daniel,
    It was good talking to you at the Dec 31 meeting. Hope I did not talk your ear off. :-)

    Norm

    Jan 03, 2012 11:31 AM
  • I enjoyed The Lost City of Z - David Grann
    Am reading and am in middle of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
    Greg Iles is one of my favorite mystery writers
    The Help and Moneyball are 2 of my recent favorite movies

    Oct 06, 2011 5:11 PM
  • Thanks for coming tonight, Daniel. I think you add something special to the group.

    Sep 22, 2011 11:42 PM
  • Hey my friend, things are going better. Not much, hahahah, but better all the same. The group you're asking about is a good one. I dont know them as well as Claudia's group but Ive had a good time hanging out with them. email me: [masked]

    Jun 17, 2011 3:34 PM
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