“We’ve been stepsisters for about six years. My dad married her mom. Although, they just recently got divorced.” “It’s been kind of tough not having everyone in the same house like it used to be. But we still hang out a lot. I still come … Continue readingStepsisters getting used to their new normal
“I just did five years in the penitentiary. I got out a few days ago. Now I’m on my hands and knees, asking grown men to please give my kids something to eat. I’m not feeling sorry for myself. I can go without. But I … Continue readingOut of prison, he’s looking for a break
“People may look at me for five seconds walking down the street and think I’m just some gutter punk out here, like I don’t have a life that matters. But I’m just trying to make it in this world like everybody else. “When people go … Continue readingHe dreams of a safe, peaceful life for his family
“I’ve been doing a lot of reading about smartphones, related to their impact on society. I’m considering doing actual research on it.” Are you a heavy smartphone user? “Not as much as I used to be. About a year ago I had a breakthrough moment … Continue readingAre you on smartphone overload yet?
“When they’re all here, there are about eight or nine that we feed twice a day. Somebody’s got to do it, and we enjoy it. We have animals, and we wouldn’t want ours to go hungry.” When did you start doing this? “We bring our … Continue readingOlder couple makes sure community cats are fed
“Volleyball has always been my passion. I played at Lee College, then Houston Baptist University, and now I’m back at Lee as the assistant coach.” What’s your biggest coaching challenge? “Probably dealing with freshman and sophomore girls. They need a lot of guidance in their … Continue readingShe helps volleyball players make college transition
“Yeah, it’s been kind of tough at times. My wife and I have been through a lot. Obviously, having a kid in high school was pretty challenging. Later, while I was in the Marine Corps and stationed at Camp Pendleton in California, our house burned … Continue readingHelping grandpa with dementia is challenging
“I’m walking home from choir practice at Lee High School. I was singing this song I like called ‘Myfanwy.’ We have to perform it for region competition, and I was just going over it.” How long have you been singing? “Ever since I was little. … Continue readingSinging ‘brings me to my happy place’
“I’m planning to go back to school to get my master’s in military social work. There’s a big need in the veteran community. Especially as a female veteran with kids, it’s hard to get the help you need. “I’ve had to deal with PTSD, but … Continue readingSocial worker wants to help other veterans
“Getting therapy at the Veterans Hospital and turning to my faith, that was just a big wakeup call for me. I was able to see how I had so much to live for. “That (sexual assault) incident did not define me. I didn’t want to … Continue readingShe did not want to feel like a victim anymore