“I recently moved here from Minnesota with my sister. I’m a teacher and my position got cut, and she just finished school. So we said, OK, let’s try something new. “It’s kind of weird being away from the area where I’ve lived my whole life. … Continue readingMinnesota teacher ready for new adventure
“Right now I’m trying to finish school at Lee College. I’m going back after not completing my first degree at Sam Houston State. “I was planning to be a teacher, but I took time off and worked. I’ve been doing restaurant work since then, mostly … Continue readingSecond time around for college student
The owner of this red heeler mix declined to be photographed, but she loved talking about her dog. “His name is Moscato d’Asti, like the wine. I call him Mo. He follows me everywhere. He busts out of the gate and runs up and down … Continue readingMeet neighborhood watchdog, Moscato d’Asti
“I’ve been retired for about six years. I sit here in the morning and watch all these guys going to work, and it feels good. “I also made a bucket list and have traveled all over. I’ve gone to places like Yellowstone Park, Las Vegas, … Continue readingSeeing the country while his body’s still willing
“My wife and I used to come to Jenkins Park when we were dating, just spending time together and walking the trails. We really like it — so much that we got married out here. We had a really nice wedding under some trees. “Now … Continue readingSo they figured, why not get married here?
“One of my jobs was working as the automotive department manager at Sears. In fact, in 1973, I was the first female to work at Sears on Texas Avenue as an associate in that department. “There were lots of tears at first because male customers … Continue readingProud of breaking through in automotive field
“I grew up working with my hands, alongside my dad. Now I really enjoy doing woodwork and making all kinds of things, like cedar tables and birdhouses.” Is that relaxing for you? “Oh, yeah. I can stay out in my shop for hours on end, … Continue readingWoodworking ‘keeps me from going insane’
“I’m entering my second year of teaching third grade. I thought I’d want to teach middle school, maybe even high school. So, when a job presented itself for third grade, I was hesitant. But after my first year, I love it. “The kids still respect … Continue readingTeaching third-graders was the right choice
“I’ve been working out since January and lost quite a bit of weight that I gained after I was pregnant. My baby passed. She died of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). It was really hard. She died last year, two weeks after her first birthday. … Continue readingBouncing back after daughter’s sudden death
“I recently retired from Exxon after nearly 40 years. It was a good job to have for the long term. You can make money anywhere, but what really counts is who’s going to take care of you later. “Now I’m planning to do my part … Continue readingImproving his health focus during retirement