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Month: January 2018

Knee replacement can’t stop grandfather

“Working as a millwright in the chemical plant all those years, and being on my feet for 10, 12, sometimes 16 hours a day, I couldn’t hardly do it anymore. Once you lose your cartilage, it ends up being bone on bone. The pain gets … Continue readingKnee replacement can’t stop grandfather

Posted on January 31, 2018June 17, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Dad’s life lessons pay off for grateful son

“We grew up in a rough neighborhood. When we were young, it was pretty hard to be raised over there. But I made it through. Me and my brothers and sisters, we all made it through. “I give a lot of credit to my dad. … Continue readingDad’s life lessons pay off for grateful son

Posted on January 30, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

It’s never too late for that college degree

“My parents came from Mexico. They kind of struggled supporting us, even though they were working two jobs. So I started working when I was 16, just trying to help out. My parents finally had an opportunity to build a house. So all the money … Continue readingIt’s never too late for that college degree

Posted on January 29, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Reiki helps promote healing, reduce stress

After caring for patients for many years as a nurse, Ralph Zamarron still has a strong desire to help people. One way he is doing that is through Reiki therapy. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.   … Continue readingReiki helps promote healing, reduce stress

Posted on January 25, 2018February 9, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Reiki teacher draws on nursing experience

“I was an LVN when I got out of the Navy, then I became a registered nurse in 1979. After working in the neonatal unit at Texas Children’s Hospital, I got a chance to work in the ER. People came in with all sorts of … Continue readingReiki teacher draws on nursing experience

Posted on January 25, 2018February 9, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Psychic advisor on love, money, job

“As a psychic advisor, people come to see me for entertainment or enlightenment. I let them decide. “Most have questions about love, money or job. Some want to know if I think they will ever find someone or if I see a good path for … Continue readingPsychic advisor on love, money, job

Posted on January 24, 2018February 9, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He has high aspirations in the music business

“I want to be a songwriter and music producer. I also want to start a record label. I know those are big goals and will take a lot of hard work and dedication, but it’s my passion. “I even have a name for my label: … Continue readingHe has high aspirations in the music business

Posted on January 18, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Student uses bullying experiences to help others

As a victim of bullying during middle school, there were days when Anthony Roberson didn’t want to go on. He believes that music helped save his life. Today, as a 21-year-old college student, Anthony speaks about how he wants to help youth who are suffering … Continue readingStudent uses bullying experiences to help others

Posted on January 17, 2018July 6, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Songs like that really saved my life’

“I was bullied in middle school because of my sexuality. I don’t talk about it much. But during those years, it was really hard for me. I went through a lot. Some days, I didn’t even want to live. I tried to commit suicide twice. … Continue reading‘Songs like that really saved my life’

Posted on January 17, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Project supports families of fallen police officers

After rescuing, training and donating a Labrador retriever to the family of a fallen police officer in Michigan in December, Danny McWilliams is ready to take the next step with his organization, The Thin Blue Line Dog Project. “The 501(c)3 paperwork has begun. Board members … Continue readingProject supports families of fallen police officers

Posted on January 15, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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