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Year: 2014

Video games help fill summertime hours

What are you doing this summer? “I like to play video games and watch TV.” What games do you like to play? “Lego video games. My dad has a PlayStation and my grandma has an Xbox.” Which do you like better? “Xbox, because my dad … Continue readingVideo games help fill summertime hours

Posted on August 3, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Recalling days of shipwrecks and spear fishing

“When I lived back East, I used to scuba dive off New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, looking for shipwrecks in the Atlantic. “One time the sun was shining about 110 feet deep on the sand near this old schooner. Flounder were down there laying one … Continue readingRecalling days of shipwrecks and spear fishing

Posted on August 2, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Once you drink the water, you always come back’

“I’m originally from Baytown. I moved away to Katy for a job for 20 years, but I’m back. “They say once you drink the water in Baytown, you always come back. I missed my family. This is really nice, to be all together again.”

Posted on August 1, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Bee sting regimen keeps the doctors away

“I got into beekeeping because my wife has multiple sclerosis, and we found that bee venom therapy helps her. “She gets about 34 bee stings a week. I give her five in each arm, five in each leg, one in the head, one in the … Continue readingBee sting regimen keeps the doctors away

Posted on July 31, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Despite the heat and bugs, Texas grows on her

“I didn’t like Texas at all when I came here. I don’t know, it was just hot and buggy and different. At first I didn’t really think the people were very friendly. “Since I’ve been here, though, I have to say we’ve made some good … Continue readingDespite the heat and bugs, Texas grows on her

Posted on July 30, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Losing weight brings gain in confidence

“I used to be really, really, really fat. It’s crazy how skinny I am now compared to back then. My face was so puffed up, I could barely see. “In eighth grade, I probably weighed 240 pounds. Then I started playing football and working out. … Continue readingLosing weight brings gain in confidence

Posted on July 29, 2014July 5, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Let’s be Frank: family tradition important

“My father’s name was Frank and I’m Frank No. 2. My son is Frank No. 3 and this is my grandson, Frank No. 4. “Keeping the name going is really meaningful. Hopefully, he’ll have a family one day and a son, Frank No. 5.”

Posted on July 28, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘I’d like to pass along my knowledge to other kids’

“I raise and show livestock. Through my involvement with 4H and FFA, I’ve been all over the state and the country and accomplished a lot of my goals. Now I’m heading to Blinn College to study ag education and ag business. “My ag teachers and … Continue reading‘I’d like to pass along my knowledge to other kids’

Posted on July 26, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘You never know what might come through the door’

“All our proceeds go to support the Pregnancy Resource Center in Baytown. We operate on donations from the public, churches and other organizations. “You never know what might come through the door. We got a deer head once, some wedding rings, a lot of boxes … Continue reading‘You never know what might come through the door’

Posted on July 25, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Nothing better than becoming grandparents

“We’re getting ready to be grandparents for the first time.” “Every time I talk about it, I get goose pimples. Because we’ve raised two daughters and now we’re going to have a grandson, and he’ll be named after me. I’m Pat and he’ll be Patrick. … Continue readingNothing better than becoming grandparents

Posted on July 24, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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