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Month: October 2016

School librarian shares her love of books

“I was always a book person. The library was my summer job when I was in high school. By the time I was a junior in college I started thinking, what am I going to do with my English degree? That’s when I switched over … Continue readingSchool librarian shares her love of books

Posted on October 31, 2016June 19, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

After motorcycle accident, he’s just trying to get by

“About two years ago I was in a bad motorcycle wreck. I had just bought a new Harley. I hadn’t even put 300 miles on it. I was going around a curve when this guy came all the way over in my lane. He ran … Continue readingAfter motorcycle accident, he’s just trying to get by

Posted on October 28, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She’s a calming influence for husband with PTSD

“My husband was in the Army for 13 years. During that time he was in Afghanistan for 12 months doing field artillery, providing cover for special forces on the border of Pakistan. He also was in Iraq for 15 months, and was like a police … Continue readingShe’s a calming influence for husband with PTSD

Posted on October 26, 2016June 19, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

These guys work hard and play hard, too

Basketball, anyone? For longtime friends Jose Serrano and Mario Rodriguez, shooting hoops is part of a stay-healthy routine that other 50- to 60-year-olds may want to follow. “We play basketball and sometimes soccer. And walking. Walking is very good for us,” says Mario (left), 63. … Continue readingThese guys work hard and play hard, too

Posted on October 24, 2016June 19, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She goes the extra mile to help husband with MS

“I was perfectly happy just being a registered nurse and doing my thing. I always wanted to be a nurse practitioner, but never thought I’d go back to school to achieve that. “My motivations are different now. My husband was diagnosed with MS two years … Continue readingShe goes the extra mile to help husband with MS

Posted on October 21, 2016June 19, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Helping elderly people inspires this nurse

“I had an aunt who was sick and required medical attention. She had a trach tube, so I went ahead and took the class. I didn’t really have a choice because we didn’t want to put her in a nursing home. I took care of … Continue readingHelping elderly people inspires this nurse

Posted on October 19, 2016June 19, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Substitute teacher likes having choices

“I substitute teach. The school district has a portal where you can log in and pick your jobs. Every morning the schools post whatever teachers they have out. You kind of never know what you’re going to get. “I try to avoid elementary school and … Continue readingSubstitute teacher likes having choices

Posted on October 18, 2016June 25, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Father worked hard to bring family back together

“I was about 9 years old the first time I got to see my father. Well, maybe before that, but I can’t remember because I was too young. I lived with my mom and my siblings in Mexico, and he would come there to visit … Continue readingFather worked hard to bring family back together

Posted on October 17, 2016June 19, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Her big brother remains a lifelong protector

“I’ve always kind of followed in my older brother’s footsteps. He’s married and in the Army now, stationed at Fort Sill. He’s my biggest hero. “He’s always been there for me. Even as kids when we were being mischievous and stuff, he always had my … Continue readingHer big brother remains a lifelong protector

Posted on October 14, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Soldier fights to protect the right to protest

“The first time I saw (Colin) Kaepernick taking a knee, I wasn’t offended by it. I felt like he was practicing his freedom of speech. As a soldier that’s one of the things you protect, someone’s right to protest. “I think that symbols like the … Continue readingSoldier fights to protect the right to protest

Posted on October 13, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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