“When I was growing up, my mom called me a social butterfly. In high school, I always wanted to be out doing something, seeing somebody, hanging out. That continued in college, where I kind of struggled with prioritizing my time. I’d be like, am I … Continue reading‘Social butterfly’ strikes balance, earns degree
“No matter who we are, the rug can get pulled out from under us at any time. “I was a substitute teacher, but during the break between semesters I couldn’t find work and ended up losing everything. The homeless shelter took me in and I … Continue readingAfter losing it all, she would like to give back
“Going to school, working and paying the bills can be challenging, but it helps that I live with my sister and niece. Actually, we all live together in my grandma’s house. “Now that she’s sick with COPD, emphysema and all that bad stuff from smoking, … Continue readingLVN student gets hands-on experience at home
“I really want to get my own shoe business going, like my own Foot Locker, my own Champs. I’m really into sneakers. Before I got my house broken into, I probably had a good couple hundred. Not just trying to keep up with people, I … Continue readingHe wants to become the next big thing in shoes
“When my grandson was a sniper in Afghanistan, I lived in fear every day. It’s one thing to be a parent of a warrior, it’s another thing to be a grandmother. It just about tore me apart. “I dealt with it by writing a book, … Continue readingWriting a book was this grandmother’s therapy
“Back in 1994 when I was living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I was run over by a luggage rack on the airport tarmac. “I was a luggage handler and airplane guide at the time. It was a rainy day and someone was driving along … Continue readingThat time he got run over by a luggage rack
“I’m a teen mom. I have a 2-year-old son. It was challenging when I had him and it still is, but I have a lot of people who support me. “It wasn’t planned, but I knew what I was doing. It just happened, so I’m … Continue readingTeen mom believes that ‘college is my ticket’
“We’re graduating from Goose Creek Memorial this year.” What are you most excited about? “Not having to go to school anymore.” These friends do have plans beyond high school. She is headed to Southern Maine Community College and he will attend Lee College.
“I’ve been enjoying cigars for probably 20 years. Cigar smoking is considered non-smoking because you don’t inhale. At least, I don’t. In fact, I have a non-smoking life insurance policy, so that was validated by the insurance company. “I know people who do inhale. A … Continue readingHis philosophy: it’s not smoking if you don’t inhale
“The name of our group is Lady Lydia and Her Double D’s (Dexter and Dave). We also do a little standup comedy. “We kind of just forced all our friends to come watch us. They’re like, ‘Oh, y’all don’t suck.’ We’re like, ‘Oh, thanks.’ That’s … Continue readingMusicians, comedians with stars in their eyes