“I can’t say that I’ve had many bad things happen in my life. I’ve always been a blessed person. Because of that, I try to give back to the community as much as I can. My parents instilled it in me, so I want to … Continue readingHe’s not a complainer; he’s a community helper
To help get you in the Thanksgiving spirit, here’s something a little different from Shona Saunders, mom to Ethan (9) and Eli (4). “I’ve always been a storyteller and I love to write. I was trying to make this one a positive story, but it … Continue reading‘Chicken boy’ has the last laugh on Thanksgiving
“I was an overweight kid, and I was picked on a lot. I wasn’t a very happy child. So somewhere growing up I made a conscious decision to be happy and to speak up when I see anyone else experience pain from bullying or taunting. … Continue readingShe teaches her boys kindness and compassion
“I like to play. But when I’m at work driving these buses, I’m there. I’m going to do whatever it takes to do a good job. When I decided to get a CDL and I walked in the door at the school district, I told … Continue readingSchool bus driver looking to ‘spread the love’
“I’ve been riding since I was 5 years old. As a kid I had a bunch of different dirt bikes. As an adult I’ve had two street bikes. The last one, a Harley Sportster, I’ve had for 16 years. Her name is Herbie. “I’d really … Continue readingMotorcycle enthusiast not quitting anytime soon
“My dad left us a long time ago. When they split up I was still a tiny, little thing playing with the chickens and other animals in our yard in Saint Lucia. He moved to Saint Croix and from there to Houston. “Growing up, I … Continue readingUps and downs of a father-daughter relationship
He told me he spent most of his life in California, before moving to Texas about a year ago. He told me he voted for Hilary Clinton. Then I asked if he had any concerns following the election. “At the end of the day, it … Continue readingPost-presidential election, his focus is on family
“I lived in California most all of my life, but my family’s roots are in the South. Back in the 1950s, my great aunt and other black students were traveling over 20 miles to school every day when there was another school much closer. My … Continue readingHis great aunt fought segregation in the South
“I’ve always been afraid of moving forward and seeing where life is going to lead me. When I graduated high school, everybody was trying to go to a big university but I was too afraid to leave. So I went to college back home for … Continue readingCollege student battling through fear of change
“Answering 911 calls can be very horrifying and breathtaking and everything else. You’re talking on the radio. You’re talking on the phone. You’re dealing with officers, paramedics, firefighters, and citizens who are very upset. “What helps me is PCP: patience, compassion and professionalism. You have … Continue readingPatience, compassion, professionalism are key