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Month: January 2016

She wants to help others through music therapy

“When I was in the hospital, they found out that I liked music and that I could play the piano. So they had this little keyboard they would bring up to my room and let me play. The music therapist at the hospital found out … Continue readingShe wants to help others through music therapy

Posted on January 11, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Their wedding venue plans hit a snag

“We’re getting married on June 24. My family lives here and she’s from Vancouver, Canada. We met at college. She plays the piano really well. I tried out for a singing group and I made it, and she was the pianist for it.” “He has … Continue readingTheir wedding venue plans hit a snag

Posted on January 10, 2016June 21, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Looks like he’ll help keep the family business alive

“I started to study nursing in college, but I quickly realized that I didn’t like the blood.” What are you studying instead? “Accounting. It was a logical choice because my mom owns her own tax business. It was originally my grandmother’s. After she passed away … Continue readingLooks like he’ll help keep the family business alive

Posted on January 9, 2016June 21, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

An angel of a dog comes to his rescue in dream

“There is an interesting story about this dog. I had never had this experience in my life, but one time the other me came out of me. Let’s call him my spirit, my soul. It went out and made a trip. “In one of these … Continue readingAn angel of a dog comes to his rescue in dream

Posted on January 8, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Owner shows his love for diabetic dog

“He is diabetic and has to get shots every day. If I don’t do it, his legs start to get very shaky. He also has new eyes. He had surgery because of cataracts. But he is doing OK now. He is living a good life. … Continue readingOwner shows his love for diabetic dog

Posted on January 8, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Dad says they get their smarts from their grandpa

Dad: “They’re full of energy. Very smart and athletic. Good kids.” Where do they get their smarts? “Not from me. It’s got to be from her side of the family. They’re both very mechanically inclined. You give them Legos, puzzles, whatever, and they put them … Continue readingDad says they get their smarts from their grandpa

Posted on January 7, 2016June 21, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Child abduction ‘nightmare’ ends on happy note

“I’m a single dad. Their mom is in South America. So I’m raising him and his sister by myself.” How did that transpire? “I was working overseas in Africa for Transocean, one of the largest offshore drilling companies in the world, when she abducted them … Continue readingChild abduction ‘nightmare’ ends on happy note

Posted on January 5, 2016June 21, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She’s a natural when it comes to ballet

According to her uncle, she is used to having her photo taken. “Yeah, because of dance, we take lots of pictures, like group shots and singles. I do ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop. I’ve been doing it since I was 4. I think my mom … Continue readingShe’s a natural when it comes to ballet

Posted on January 3, 2016June 21, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He likes the freedom to ‘hook up and go’

“This is where I live. This is all part of the RV park. Actually, this is spot No. 1 right here. I’m numero uno. “I moved here Christmas Day four years ago, and it’s the perfect spot for me. There’s nobody on one side. I’ve … Continue readingHe likes the freedom to ‘hook up and go’

Posted on January 2, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

School assignment led to career as truck driver

“I never was much of a reader in school. I probably needed glasses back then, which may have had something to do with it. Anyway, we were required in junior high to go to the library and pick out a book to read. So I … Continue readingSchool assignment led to career as truck driver

Posted on January 2, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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