“A few years back, a friend and I talked about giving blankets to the homeless in the downtown area. Every year since then, we contact each other because we have a passion for these sorts of things. “This year when she called, she asked if … Continue reading‘I felt like I had to do something to help them’
“My name is Drusilla. I love it. Most of the people who are close to me call me Dru.” How did your parents come up with the name? “My mom grew up in Louisiana. When she and my father first lived together, it was around … Continue readingDrusilla enjoys having a ‘pretty cool’ name
“I was a senior in high school when I became a vegetarian, and then I became vegan. “At first, I was just interested in losing weight. I was worried about my image. But then I started watching these documentaries. “There’s one called Cowspiracy that looks … Continue readingVegan is also worried about the environment
“About 10 years ago I was running from myself, and I pulled over and went to sleep in my truck. A cop woke me up, and I refused to get out of my truck. They threw a flash-bang in there, and when I picked it … Continue readingEven missing a hand, ‘there’s nothing I can’t do’
“You can’t find a hockey stick around here anywhere. I ended up buying this one online. “I grew up in a rural area near St. Louis, and I used to play a lot of pond hockey as a kid. When I got these skates about … Continue readingHe adds hockey flavor to workout routine
“Our first date was at a drive-in. It was on his birthday, Nov. 6, 1964. We saw ‘Ride the Wild Surf.’ On Thanksgiving night he proposed to me and I accepted. It all happened pretty fast. One kiss was all it took. We got married … Continue readingShe misses hugs from husband of 50 years
“I’m in ROTC in high school and I plan to join the military right after I graduate. I’ve already started talking with the recruiter and everything. I just have to wait until I’m 18 to sign the papers. I’m going into the Marines.” Why did … Continue readingShe likes military’s structure, guidance
“We’re starting a new church, and I’m the pastor’s wife. “With everything going on in the world right now, I think a lot of people are starting to lose faith. There’s a lot of hatred surrounding us with the terrorist acts, the shootings, the killings … Continue readingTheir new church will be ‘a place of hope’
“These are my grandbabies. We decided we’re in a little bicycle club. They call it EEL. It’s not spelled quite right, but it’s from the first letters of our names: Eric, Layne and Liam. “I started riding to get in shape. I need to lose … Continue readingThese grandchildren help keep him young
“I dropped out of high school just a couple months before graduating. I was an AP student, staying up all night doing my homework and reading books from the first page to last page just so I could get good grades the next day. It’s … Continue readingShe wants more before starting college life