Her big brother remains a lifelong protector
“I’ve always kind of followed in my older brother’s footsteps. He’s married and in the Army now, stationed at Fort Sill. He’s my biggest hero. “He’s always been there for me. Even as kids when we...
Author: David Berkowitz
Soldier fights to protect the right to protest
“The first time I saw (Colin) Kaepernick taking a knee, I wasn’t offended by it. I felt like he was practicing his freedom of speech. As a soldier that’s one of the things you protect, someone’s...
And then one day Brooksea walked into his life
“My roommate has two little dogs that are elderly, but I’ve been wanting one of my own. Once I started looking, I didn’t really see anything that caught my eye. “Then a coworker and I were...
They’re working to fill those education gaps
“Our school systems are very good at helping and knowing how to educate the middle class and upper middle class. But we struggle with those coming from lower socioeconomic levels. “They often start school with major...
‘When I’m writing, I kind of just lose myself in it’
“I write short stories, like action and science fiction. I’ve been doing it for about 10 years. I’ve probably written over 30 stories. When I’m writing, I kind of just lose myself in it.” What’s your...
She likes ‘changing people’ through cosmetology
“I always knew cosmetology was for me but my parents were like, ‘That’s not really a career. It’s not really something that will get you anywhere.’ But I was like, ‘Dad, you have a sister who...
She feels most comfortable in front of a computer
“Public speaking is a huge challenge for me. I get a lot of anxiety from it. To be honest, the pressure kind of crumbles me. “I’m much more comfortable working on computers. I’ve loved computers ever...
Homeschool mom teaches kids how to learn
“Some boys were teasing her, making fun of her, and encouraging her to say things she didn’t want to say. We knew it would probably get worse in junior high than it was in fifth grade....
Actor coming to grips with getting ‘geeky’ roles
“After doing some acting in high school and then with Baytown Little Theater, I got a chance to work as an extra in an episode of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger.’ From there I got another opportunity and...
Jehovah’s Witnesses try out a new approach
“We’re community volunteers trying to help people make better citizens of themselves, with a spiritual side, of course. “Jehovah’s Witnesses usually go door to door. They’ve been doing it for 100-and-some years. We just started this...
