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Home2014 (Page 8)

Year: 2014

Christmas season on the mind all year long

“After my kids got out of school, I opened an all-year-round Christmas store called Christmas Treasures. I had a lot of collectibles, and people would come in and buy a whole collection of them. We put them on layaway, and they would pay for it … Continue readingChristmas season on the mind all year long

Posted on October 4, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Now there’s ‘me time’ to pursue her goals

“I’m going to Lee College to pursue business management. Eventually, I want to get my CPA license and be an accountant. “I’m 35 now, and was a stay-at-home mom for years so that my husband could pursue his career. Now it’s kind of like my … Continue readingNow there’s ‘me time’ to pursue her goals

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

Friend helping friend after car accident

“I’m in seventh grade at Highlands Junior High. I have a very dear friend, and she was riding with an everyday person. Then an 18-wheeler crashed and she had an accident. It happened a couple weeks ago. She’s getting better. Me and my sister are … Continue readingFriend helping friend after car accident

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

Young mom gets on nursing career path

“I only finished the ninth grade because I got pregnant. After that, I did home-schooling. “It was unplanned, very unplanned. But luckily I have my baby’s father there for me. He’s the one that got me to come to Lee College. I’m 17 and pursuing … Continue readingYoung mom gets on nursing career path

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

Through rough times, she learned about parenthood

“I’ve been through a lot. My mom died in 2004 when I was 6. She was on drugs and was diabetic, and she passed because of the drugs. She was only 31. “My dad was never there. Well, he was there, but he doesn’t treat … Continue readingThrough rough times, she learned about parenthood

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

Hey, look this way, Fido

The family portrait was ruined when one of the dogs kept turning to stare at a large Rottweiler. “She’s real protective of my wife, but she’s all bark.”

Posted on September 29, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She loves to spend money — on her family

“I think I’m going to be broke by the time I need to retire because I spend my money on my family and don’t save any for myself. Isn’t that sad? But it gives me great pleasure to give them something. “I swear, if I … Continue readingShe loves to spend money — on her family

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

She’s learning how to become independent

“My biggest challenge right now is bills. My part-time job doesn’t pay that great. I’m going to Lee College and living at home, but I still have to pay bills. “I’m the one that provides the Internet and TV, and I have to take care … Continue readingShe’s learning how to become independent

Posted on September 27, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Girlfriend dies after battling chronic disease

“I moved here from Massachusetts about six years ago as a mechanical engineer. I met this girl at work and moved in with her. “Somehow, she had a chronic disease that I didn’t know about. She didn’t really know about it, either. She finally passed … Continue readingGirlfriend dies after battling chronic disease

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

Custodian encourages students to stay in school

“I’ve worked as a custodian at Robert E. Lee High School for 19 years. Some people may think we don’t do much besides cleaning, but a lot of us take time to offer advice and encourage the kids. We tell them how important it is … Continue readingCustodian encourages students to stay in school

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

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