“He saw me in high school, but he didn’t go up to talk to me. A friend introduced us at a dance. The rest is history.” “We’ve had some hard times through the years, just like anybody else. We just discuss the issues and move … Continue readingCommunication key for marriage that lasts
“Years ago, I was at the video store renting some movies when this guy approached me. He said, ‘Hey, didn’t you use to be an officer at Sterling High School? I don’t know if you remember but you arrested me one time, and I appreciated … Continue reading‘Treat people as well as they allow you to treat them’
“A friend of mine, he graduated high school a year before I did. He came up to school one day and said, ‘They’re fixin’ to draft me. Let’s go and join something.’ “There were four of us who went to the Naval Reserve place in … Continue readingFixing breakfast better than submarine duty
“We’re Jehovah’s Witnesses. We came here to preach to people. We try to help them see the truth. “We’re originally from Mexico. We look for other people who speak Spanish and visit with them. This is something we do together as a family every Saturday … Continue readingJehovah’s Witnesses help others ‘see the truth’
“She’s shown a lot of interest in books. She even sleeps with one called ‘My First Words.’ So I was like, you know what, then? I need to take you to book heaven.” — Genesis Torres Related: She hopes to ease transition for bilingual students
“I’m struggling right now, trying to find a job. I can work. I’ve had different types of jobs, but I went to school to be a medical biller. I had an internship for a month, but they require more than that experience to get a … Continue reading‘Positive thoughts can’t solve all your problems’
“One of the jobs I had for a few years was watching handicap children on school buses, making sure they were OK. I won’t lie, it was hard at times. You quickly learn that you can’t raise your voice to these kids because they can … Continue readingPatience pays off caring for handicap children
“My oldest daughter lives in Michigan, and I used to meet her out in Las Vegas once a year. One time while we were out there my son called and said, ‘Well, dad had an accident.’ “He was in San Francisco driving a truck with … Continue readingFreak accident ends their long marriage
“My biggest challenge? That’s kind of a difficult question, man. Right now, I guess it would be keeping my place to stay.” What obstacles do you face? “My background. My decision making as a young kid until the man I am today. Gang-banging, felonies, stuff … Continue readingConstruction worker seeks ‘peaceful, humble life’
“I’m going back to school to become a bilingual teacher so I can work with younger kids. “We speak English with our daughter. But my mom only speaks Spanish, and I grew up initially only knowing Spanish because I was around her while my dad … Continue readingShe hopes to ease transition for bilingual students