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Month: January 2020

Painted military rock finds its true home

“I really like to paint military rocks, eagles, U.S.A. rocks. I’m proud of my country. I love my country. One time this lady wanted me to paint a picture of a tattoo. It was a military scene with a flag and these soldiers shaded in. … Continue readingPainted military rock finds its true home

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Painted rocks help build human connection

“When I started, I painted very simplistic rocks. They might have a little heart or a bee on them. Then I saw what other people were doing, this very detailed artistic work, and I decided to challenge my abilities. I found a bunch of ideas … Continue readingPainted rocks help build human connection

Posted on January 28, 2020January 29, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Apartment fire claims his cockatiel friends

“This man wanted to get back at his wife, who had been living in my apartment complex. So on a Fourth of July, he decided to throw a Molotov cocktail onto her porch. I was home at the time. I was about to go to … Continue readingApartment fire claims his cockatiel friends

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Volunteer feels like ‘very important person’

“When I graduated from Baytown Sterling High School in 1977, I had no idea what I was going to do. I’m just so thankful that a doctor who was a neighbor came to my door and said, ‘They’re hiring at San Jacinto Hospital. You ought … Continue readingVolunteer feels like ‘very important person’

Posted on January 20, 2020January 21, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Combat-style training makes him feel safer

“I work with a trainer on reality-based self-defense. It’s not for competition or anything like that. It’s more about being prepared for what you might face out there on the streets. I just think the world is getting crazier and crazier. You never know what … Continue readingCombat-style training makes him feel safer

Posted on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She discovers the realities of being a teacher

“When I was in college studying to become a teacher, it was more about making lesson plans and basic things like that. We didn’t have our own students that we were measuring for progress and continuously assessing. When you get your own classroom, you find … Continue readingShe discovers the realities of being a teacher

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

School lunch special time for mom, kids

“I have heart failure and SVT (supraventricular tachycardia), which is like an irregular heart beat. It makes me feel tired a lot. Some days I have to stay in bed. I can’t play with them like I used to. I can’t run and do things … Continue readingSchool lunch special time for mom, kids

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Poem about lost pets becomes children’s book

“I love animals. If I see a lost dog or cat on the side of the road, I’m like, ‘Oh, you poor thing. I can’t keep you, but I’ll shelter you for a couple days until I find you a home.’ I guess I’m just … Continue readingPoem about lost pets becomes children’s book

Posted on January 6, 2020June 1, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment
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