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Month: April 2018

Job situation leads to long-distance relationship

“I went to school only five years in Mexico. So all of my life, I am only a worker. All of my life, I do physical work. I don’t have an option. We’re looking for money. Everyone is looking for money. I worked in California … Continue readingJob situation leads to long-distance relationship

Posted on April 30, 2018June 11, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Children learn to be civic minded and much more

“I’m 49, and I’m the youngest of 11 siblings. There were four things that my mother and father stressed to all of us. One, get an education because nobody can take that from you. Two, never fail in your faith. Three, exercise your right to … Continue readingChildren learn to be civic minded and much more

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

Her father taught her many lessons about life

“I grew up hearing my dad tell stories about his horseback riding and gunslinging. As a young kid, I always thought they were just tall tales. But they weren’t. “He was an orphan. By the time he was 9 years old, he was involved in … Continue readingHer father taught her many lessons about life

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

She’s taking care of, and driving, her Daisies

“My mother is probably the strongest woman I know. I mean, she raised 11 children. So I knew something was going on when she or the neighbor would call me at work sometimes several times a day because she had locked herself out of the … Continue readingShe’s taking care of, and driving, her Daisies

Posted on April 16, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘We all are capable of achieving our goals’

“My daughter is in fourth grade. My son is in sixth grade. And I’m that dad who gives them a message in the morning before they go off to school. The main thing that I kind of beat into their heads is, ‘Your purpose is … Continue reading‘We all are capable of achieving our goals’

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

He’s helping people reach their full potential

“When I was young, my mom would sit me down while she worked out. She took care of her health and her body. She had health books laying around everywhere. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I guess that was kind of setting … Continue readingHe’s helping people reach their full potential

Posted on April 12, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Acting career serves as example for daughters

“When I was young, I would see newspaper ads for places like Walmart, Target and Kmart. And I would tell my mom, ‘I want to model for that. How can I do that?’ She was so busy working that she never had time to look … Continue readingActing career serves as example for daughters

Posted on April 10, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Mother-daughter team help in challenging times

“Like my mom says, we are not here to be rich. We are here to get by and to live. And we do that by helping others. We are income tax preparers, insurance agents, notaries and defensive driving instructors. We also help people with their … Continue readingMother-daughter team help in challenging times

Posted on April 9, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment
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