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Month: March 2019

They learned how to dance the Swayze way

“My sister was in dancing ever since she was 6. When her instructor retired, she had to find another school. There was a private one right by us that had trampolines inside, a pool out back, and taught ballet, jazz, all kinds of dancing. Our … Continue readingThey learned how to dance the Swayze way

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Kindergarten teacher dropout enjoys retirement

“I taught kindergarten and first grade for 30 years. I miss the children. But I don’t miss the school system. After 30 years, the system had changed so much. It was no longer fun to go to work. It was all about what shows up … Continue readingKindergarten teacher dropout enjoys retirement

Posted on March 8, 2019March 15, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Voice from above launches long nursing career

“Since I was about a year old, I was always sweating. I used to sweat when I’d drive by a hospital. When I’d get my immunizations in elementary school, I’d pass out or come close to it. I’d see a drop of blood, and I’d … Continue readingVoice from above launches long nursing career

Posted on March 6, 2019March 11, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Noodles the clown makes connection with patients

“We do hospital clowning in Houston through Cheerful Clown Alley. One group goes to Texas Children’s Hospital, but I go to St. Luke’s. “I feel more drawn to the older adults. I think adults need to smile way more than kids do. Kids can find … Continue readingNoodles the clown makes connection with patients

Posted on March 4, 2019March 4, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Clown heart’ more important than costume, makeup

“It was my 50th birthday, and family had gathered at my son’s house. They asked, ‘Hey, mom, where do you want to go for dinner?’ And I’m like, ‘Why do we have to go eat dinner somewhere? I’m 50 years old, and I’ve never had … Continue reading‘Clown heart’ more important than costume, makeup

Posted on March 4, 2019March 4, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Young author mixes magic, Japanese culture

“I’m a blooming author, I guess you could say. I actually have published two books, the first one in 2017. I had the idea for it back in sixth grade and wrote it then. I kind of lost focus with the project for a bit. … Continue readingYoung author mixes magic, Japanese culture

Posted on March 1, 2019March 1, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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