Don Daniel III was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan where he still lives today. A multipotenialite, Don is a father, professional musician, poet, writer, insurance salesperson, U.S. Army Veteran, and co-founder and webmaster at The Tangled Thread. While not an athlete, he is an avid sports fan who follows the Detroit Lions, Redwings, Pistons, Tigers, and the Michigan State Spartans.