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Home2015 (Page 6)

Year: 2015

He tried to talk himself out of a heart attack

“I was 38 when I had my first real serious heart attack. I was with a girlfriend, and we had just gotten back to my apartment. She gave me a hug, and all of a sudden my chest started hurting. It just felt horrible. I … Continue readingHe tried to talk himself out of a heart attack

Posted on November 13, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Multiple heart attack victim can’t afford to retire

“I worked for Chevron for 21½ years, and then they fired me basically for using my insurance. They claimed it was for not following company procedures. “I missed a lot of time because I had six heart attacks on the job. I’ve had 17 documented … Continue readingMultiple heart attack victim can’t afford to retire

Posted on November 13, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She’s adjusting to a more structured lifestyle

“After my son was born, we drove to Colorado a week later and moved into our house. Things were happening so fast, it’s taken a while to get used to it all. “Being a new mom, you quickly realize that a lot of things change … Continue readingShe’s adjusting to a more structured lifestyle

Posted on November 12, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Wherever my heart takes me, that’s where I go’

“When I was younger, I had some uncles who got into a lot of trouble and were incarcerated. The prisons would allow them to draw on envelopes and stuff like that. So I grew up watching those envelopes come through the mail with all sorts … Continue reading‘Wherever my heart takes me, that’s where I go’

Posted on November 11, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Focused student plans to become pharmacist

“My uncle was the first in our family to go to college, and he became a pharmacist. Ever since I can remember, that’s what I’ve wanted to do.” How is it going so far? “Well, you have to be really good at math and chemistry. … Continue readingFocused student plans to become pharmacist

Posted on November 10, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Toy drive teaches his kids importance of giving

“We call it the Share Your Christmas Toy Drive and Car Show. My wife and I decided to make it an annual event about eight years ago. It was a way to start teaching our kids how lucky they are to have what they have, … Continue readingToy drive teaches his kids importance of giving

Posted on November 9, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Getting older brings greater ‘platinum knowledge’

I approached this fellow at the park, where he was watching his son play. As a comic book enthusiast, I couldn’t help but notice his Superman T-shirt and the fact that his biceps were stretching the material to its limits. He said he keeps in … Continue readingGetting older brings greater ‘platinum knowledge’

Posted on October 30, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Online meet-up leads to long-term relationship

“We met online in 2009 after she randomly added me on Facebook. Although it’s kind of shameful to admit, it was essentially an aesthetic thing. She was hot. We’re all human, you know. “We physically met in 2012 for the first time. It was a … Continue readingOnline meet-up leads to long-term relationship

Posted on October 29, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘I told her I intend to get married only once’

“When the early part of 2013 came around, we were hitting it off and went to see a bunch of stuff together. We went to Madrid, to Brussels. At the end of that year, we decided to elope. We went to New Orleans. We went … Continue reading‘I told her I intend to get married only once’

Posted on October 29, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He grooved to Bread, Seals and Crofts in the ’70s

“People who know me through church may be a little surprised to learn that my favorite group growing up was Bread. I think I really liked them because their harmonies were always so tight. I also liked Seals and Crofts. “That’s the kind of music … Continue readingHe grooved to Bread, Seals and Crofts in the ’70s

Posted on October 28, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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