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Home2016September (Page 3)

Month: September 2016

She has qualities to become medical examiner

“In the fifth grade, I went to a forensic science camp. That’s what inspired me to want to become a medical examiner. “I know it’s going to take a really strong stomach. It’s also going to take a lot of compassion and a lot of … Continue readingShe has qualities to become medical examiner

Posted on September 9, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Construction buddies ‘your biggest asset’

“The toughest part about construction is that you’re working yourself out of a job all the time. You’re always going to a project to finish that project. You know you’re going to lose your job eventually. You know you’re going to get laid off someday … Continue readingConstruction buddies ‘your biggest asset’

Posted on September 8, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She turns to herbs to help battle breast cancer

“That Christmas, when I began to do my hair, I felt something and couldn’t lift my arm. The doctor kept giving me pills, but they didn’t help. It turned out to be breast cancer. “I began to pray and to use noni. It’s a fruit … Continue readingShe turns to herbs to help battle breast cancer

Posted on September 7, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Career choice goes astray because life happened

“I went to Texas A&M and got my degree in wildlife and fisheries sciences. I intended to be a fisheries biologist, but life had other ideas. “My dad passed away, so I ended up in the family business managing drug stores. Through the years I … Continue readingCareer choice goes astray because life happened

Posted on September 6, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Healthy lifestyle important to local ‘farmer’

“I like to call myself a horticulturist. But I guess that’s just a glorified way of saying farmer or gardener. I specialize in gourmet mushrooms. “I’ve converted a large room in my father’s house into a grow room. Hopefully, when I have a little more … Continue readingHealthy lifestyle important to local ‘farmer’

Posted on September 2, 2016April 24, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Native New Yorker likes ‘where I am now’

“I’m a native New Yorker. Lived there the first 40 years of my life. My friends liked to call me THE New Yorker. I lived that New York lifestyle. “It’s weird to think that I’m not in an apartment anymore. I’m driving instead of taking … Continue readingNative New Yorker likes ‘where I am now’

Posted on September 2, 2016April 24, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

No marriage, no children, no regrets

“I never married. No kids. I guess I was always open to the marriage thing, but I never wanted to be a parent. I don’t know why, really. I love kids. Maybe it goes back to living in New York City for so long. “It … Continue readingNo marriage, no children, no regrets

Posted on September 2, 2016April 24, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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