“I’ve been working in the oilfields since ’85, but I just recently got laid off. I was a QA/QC manager for drill pipe, and I was very good at it. “There are thousands of people in the Houston area, throughout Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New … Continue readingOilfield ups and downs stressing him out
“I’ll be 69 in September. As long as I’m physically and mentally healthy, I’m going to continue working. “I remember when people used to hit retirement age, it meant you quit work and sat in a rocking chair. I’m not going to do that. I … Continue reading‘You’ve got to live each day to the fullest’
“It’s a great day for flying kites. I’m here with my father-in-law watching the kite I built out of bamboo and a plastic tablecloth. It’s about 4 feet tall. “I’m originally from Jamaica, where it’s a tradition to fly kites. I’ve enjoyed building them since … Continue readingKite builder shares the art with his family
“I beat myself up for having a failed marriage because that was against everything my parents had taught us; you know, ‘divorce’ not being part of our vocabulary and all that. But in this situation, it was a good thing. Plus, I have two great … Continue readingAfter failed marriage, she gives it another try
“I was young and foolish and did what a lot of people do. Then it kind of got out of hand, and I realized that I needed to make some major changes. “I got involved in a recovery program. I was fortunate to have a … Continue readingSubstance abuse counselor leads by example
“We got married on April Fool’s Day. But it was also Good Friday. Since we met in a church, we thought that was a good day. Also, I guess nobody gets married at our age without being a little bit foolish. But it’s stuck for … Continue readingNo, really, they married on April Fool’s Day
“When I was a kid, Dad and Mom took me to see James Bond movies at the drive-in theater. I wanted to be just like him. He had chicks. He had gadgets. He was so cool. “Then I saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan … Continue reading‘I wanted to be a Beatle … a rock and roll star’
“My personal, spiritual belief is that what God created so many of us to do, we’re not doing it. And until we do it, truthfully, I think we’re just miserable. “There are so many people who have a dream to achieve something but don’t think … Continue readingShe wants to help people realize their dreams
“I’m making my way to Galveston. It might take me all year, but that’s OK. I ain’t in no hurry. Basically, I’ve got all my needs with me for camping and survival, and I’ve got my two watchdogs for company. “I’ve been doing this on … Continue reading‘I live where I work and I work where I live’
“In June, we will have been married 61 years.” What’s the secret to your longevity together? “Well, when the preacher said ’til death do us part, we agreed with that.” — Ed Williams