“I’ve been a waiter at a few places. It’s not the most glamorous job in the world, but I like it. A lot of it is about your interactions with the customers. They can be good people or they can be really nasty sometimes. You … Continue readingNice customers help make this waiter’s day
“When I lost my dog of 13 years, I thought I was going to go off the deep end. She was a Labrador Retriever. She was my love. I wasn’t ready for another dog, but I came to the shelter and started looking. Then I … Continue readingDogs have a friend, and a voice, in rescuer
“It started with my dad. When I was growing up, he was over the animal shelter for the city where we lived in Arizona. He constantly was bringing dogs and cats home. He loved all animals, and it’s something that rubbed off on me. “Now … Continue readingFinding homes for rescue dogs is 24/7 endeavor
“I graduated from the University of Colorado. I majored in political science and minored in sociology. I thought I would be going to law school. I tried to prepare for the LSAT, but it just didn’t seem feasible at the time. I have two little … Continue readingCareer plans take a turn to something familiar
“We have five kids: 19, 17, 15, 13 and 9. They’re all my world. But my youngest one here, she goes everywhere with me. I can’t even go to the grocery store without her. She’s daddy’s girl, I guess. “The hardest part is when I’m … Continue readingDad makes sacrifices to help take care of his family
“I was a wrecker driver for many years. Toward the end it got really old, especially when the phone rings all night long at your house. “When it’s the police calling, you never know what kind of scene you’re going to drive up on. I … Continue readingWrecker driver saw his share of bad accidents
In front of Sterling Municipal Library, she walked over to a young man and gave him food from one of her grocery bags. “I’ve had that giving spirit ever since I was a little girl growing up in Mississippi. Since I was about 5 years … Continue readingDespite her own issues, she is quick to help others
“My husband and I are career students basically. We have all these college degrees between us. So we’ve always stressed academics with our kids, and how important it is to getting the job and achieving the lifestyle you want. “One of our sons is doing … Continue readingParents point to education as key to future
There was major back surgery, followed by an infection and bad reaction to strong antibiotics. Ongoing pain issues led to losing her job. A fall brought on additional problems and doctor visits. Then came a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. To say the least, … Continue readingEating right key to enjoying healthy life
“I try to tell as many people as I can how important it is to know where your food comes from. The government is not going to tell you what’s happening to your food. “Most fruits and vegetables in our local grocery stores travel an … Continue readingEating healthy means eating fresh and organic