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Month: March 2015

He gets joy from watching others eat his creations

“I was a fat kid who liked to eat, so I spent a lot of time in grandma’s kitchen. I guess it was natural that I ended up being a chef. “It may seem kind of creepy, but I like to stand in the kitchen … Continue readingHe gets joy from watching others eat his creations

Posted on March 31, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

This guy already has two good career options

“He loves playing his guitar, so I figured he’d be a rock star someday. But, you know, he broke two TVs in my house. He threw his toys into two of those big flat screens. With that arm, now everybody’s saying he’s going to be … Continue readingThis guy already has two good career options

Posted on March 30, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

His wish: live more in harmony with the earth

“I’m into things like healthy eating, exercise and the environment. “My view of life is pretty progressive. For instance, I think a lot of social change needs to occur so that we can live more in harmony with the earth. “I’m also interested in botanical … Continue readingHis wish: live more in harmony with the earth

Posted on March 27, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She’s looking forward to hanging out with grandkids

“It seems like all I do is work. I would love to retire and spend time with my grandkids. That’s all I would want to do, hang out and travel with them.” What’s keeping you from doing that? “Well, you have to wait until you’ve … Continue readingShe’s looking forward to hanging out with grandkids

Posted on March 26, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

The car wash guy just trying to survive

“I’ve been in this same spot for six years. All day long, pretty much, rain or shine. “I help out the owner of the car wash over there. When customers need me, they call me over. I don’t go bother them. They just know me … Continue readingThe car wash guy just trying to survive

Posted on March 25, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Looking back, she’s grateful for life on the road

“When I was younger, my mom and my four brothers and sisters and I moved around the United States. I’ve lived everywhere but California and Hawaii. “My mom was in love with this man, so she just packed up all our stuff and we followed … Continue readingLooking back, she’s grateful for life on the road

Posted on March 24, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She’s waiting for that next meteor to hit

“It’s kind of weird because I’m not struggling now and I’m not quite sure what to do with that stability. I have food on the table and the rent is paid, but I find myself wishing I still had that instability to keep me motivated. … Continue readingShe’s waiting for that next meteor to hit

Posted on March 24, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Father dies before he can see him one last time

“I had just gotten my passport and asked my mother to find my father, to let him know I was on my way to the Philippines to visit him. The last time I saw him, I was 5½. “My mother had married a U.S. service … Continue readingFather dies before he can see him one last time

Posted on March 23, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She ‘gets religious’ following bypass surgery

“I’m reading the Bible because our church has this thing going on. If you read it for a whole year and check off all the sections, they give you a certificate. I’ve finished the whole New Testament so far. “I really wanted to get religious … Continue readingShe ‘gets religious’ following bypass surgery

Posted on March 18, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Still feeling pain from ‘one-two-three punch’

“I lost my mother and my father to cancer. Both of them passed away at 70 years old, my mother from cervical cancer in ’06 and my father from prostate cancer in ’09. “Then, just a few months after my father died, I lost my … Continue readingStill feeling pain from ‘one-two-three punch’

Posted on March 17, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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