“I actually said to my mom the other day, ‘I will state for the record, I’m glad I don’t have hair.’ And I wasn’t lying. With all this rain? Come on. Also, having been ill all friggin’ summer — I’m still working on recovering my … Continue readingShe’s bald, beautiful and no longer ashamed
“I started with crochet, picked up knitting, and then decided I wanted to make my own yarn from raw wool. I started watching YouTube videos about it. One thing led to another, and I was driving two hours to buy a spinning wheel. I’ve had … Continue readingSpinning, knitting, crocheting provide stress relief
“My favorite comics are the superhero groups. I like X-Men, Avengers and Justice League. Those are the three titles that I kind of put in the closet and kept when I opened the shop. I like the teamwork aspect. Also, they hold themselves to a … Continue readingA few of his favorite things: X-Men, Godzilla, Stan Lee
“When I started helping out early last school year, there was this little boy who was really struggling to read. He would read really slow. But we worked with him throughout the year. So by the time the year ended, he knew how to read … Continue readingShe gets a kick out of tutoring young students
“I’m hoping to patent a device for the bottling industry that would help reduce the plastics that we use, while also allowing products to stay fresh and safe longer. I’m still in the research and design process. But one day I hope to have it … Continue readingShe sets her sights on international business career
“I struggled with depression in high school. I was bullied. I was having problems with my family. It was all really weighing me down. So my counselor referred me to this website where I could talk to people. It’s this one-on-one thing where you type … Continue readingOverseas friends help her win depression battle
Q: What’s it like to be 86? A: “I think it’s a wonderful age. I’m very glad I am who I am.” Q: How would you describe your personality? A: “I’m just a nut. I like to have fun. I like people. I’m very versatile. … Continue readingShe may be 86, but she’s still going strong
“I’m from Saint Lucia in the West Indies. I’ve traveled within the Caribbean, but never to another big continent before coming here two years ago. I probably wouldn’t have done it by myself, but I have family here. It’s me and my older sister. We … Continue readingHer goal: make the most of life while she’s here
“For me, I think there is a little pressure that comes with turning 30. It’s a pretty big milestone. It’s like, you think you’d have your life figured out by now. When I was a teenager, I did imagine that I would have it figured … Continue readingPondering the link between success and happiness
“As a kid I was always drawing. And I was a mall rat because my mom worked there at Foley’s. So I would go to Waldenbooks, and one time I saw a Star Wars art book. It was just when the movie prequels were coming … Continue readingHe’s ready to put his best foot forward as an artist