‘You’ve got to live each day to the fullest’
“I’ll be 69 in September. As long as I’m physically and mentally healthy, I’m going to continue working. “I remember when people used to hit retirement age, it meant you quit work and sat in a...
Author: David Berkowitz
Kite builder shares the art with his family
“It’s a great day for flying kites. I’m here with my father-in-law watching the kite I built out of bamboo and a plastic tablecloth. It’s about 4 feet tall. “I’m originally from Jamaica, where it’s a...
After failed marriage, she gives it another try
“I beat myself up for having a failed marriage because that was against everything my parents had taught us; you know, ‘divorce’ not being part of our vocabulary and all that. But in this situation, it...
Substance abuse counselor leads by example
“I was young and foolish and did what a lot of people do. Then it kind of got out of hand, and I realized that I needed to make some major changes. “I got involved in...
No, really, they married on April Fool’s Day
“We got married on April Fool’s Day. But it was also Good Friday. Since we met in a church, we thought that was a good day. Also, I guess nobody gets married at our age without...
‘I wanted to be a Beatle … a rock and roll star’
“When I was a kid, Dad and Mom took me to see James Bond movies at the drive-in theater. I wanted to be just like him. He had chicks. He had gadgets. He was so cool....
She wants to help people realize their dreams
“My personal, spiritual belief is that what God created so many of us to do, we’re not doing it. And until we do it, truthfully, I think we’re just miserable. “There are so many people who...
‘I live where I work and I work where I live’
“I’m making my way to Galveston. It might take me all year, but that’s OK. I ain’t in no hurry. Basically, I’ve got all my needs with me for camping and survival, and I’ve got my...
For this couple, together means forever
“In June, we will have been married 61 years.” What’s the secret to your longevity together? “Well, when the preacher said ’til death do us part, we agreed with that.” — Ed Williams
He remembers growing up with no prejudice
“I have the gift of gab. I talk to anybody. No matter what race, color, whatever, I have no problem. It’s probably because of the way I grew up, where I grew up. “I’m originally from...
