“We have a large family, and we do lots of things together. We just enjoy each other’s company. One year, we all went to the Bahamas. There were like 20 of us. I was pregnant at the time and wasn’t able to go. But I … Continue readingBahamas trip special time for large family
“This is my husband. He’s been following me around for years. I finally said, ‘Either you’re going to have to join, or stay home.’” Where do you shop for clothes? “Goodwill, resale shops. I typically hit any clearance rack I can find. The louder, the … Continue readingThis couple can’t quit clowning around
“I’m a retired school teacher. I taught 26 years, second and third grades, and have been working at our church’s child center with school-age children for another 10 years.” What’s one of the biggest changes you’ve seen in schools? “It bothers me that they’re no … Continue readingWhatever happened to cursive writing?
“The biggest misperception of us is that we’ve got to fill a quota for writing tickets. People will say, ‘Why’d you pull me over? I wasn’t doing anything. You’re just trying to fill your quota.’ “They’ll also say that we’re the ones with the attitude. … Continue readingWho says there’s a speeding ticket quota?
“I was at home, and my husband had just come in from work. I didn’t feel like my normal self. All of a sudden I started sweating really bad, my left jaw starting hurting and my fingertips felt fuzzy. So I told him, ‘I think … Continue readingPost-heart attack, she’s feeling better than ever
Even superheroes and snow queens have to eat. According to mom: “He wanted to be a Ninja Turtle but that costume hasn’t come in yet, so he’s Captain America for today.”
“We’ve been married 60 years. This is my first bride.” “And last.” “I was 21 and she was 15. I believe in robbing the cradle. “On my 21st birthday, I got a summons to come to the Army. I was going with her at the … Continue readingGroundhog Day marriage still going strong
“In high school I used to break dance. That’s what I was known for. I was called Bboy Static. I got hired to do a lot of 15s (quinceañeras). “There were a bunch of us who used to break dance. But after a while, we … Continue readingBboy Static is his break dancing alter ego
“I used to be into art, mostly using colored pencils to draw realistic stuff like people’s portraits. In junior high I would doodle a lot in class, just daydream and draw whatever. Then one of my teachers was like, ‘Why don’t you sign up for … Continue reading‘Art is probably one of the hardest careers’
“I run a privately owned no-kill shelter in Dayton. We don’t get any assistance from the city, county or state, so we have to get out here to almost beg for donations. “Right now we have 65 adult dogs, 15 puppies, 35 adult cats, 30 … Continue readingDogs, cats, horses — she has some of everything