Hair stylist enjoys visiting as much as cutting
“At this point in the game, I just do whatever makes me happy on a daily basis.” What makes you most happy? “When I’m at work with my friends. In my job, I get to talk...
Author: David Berkowitz
‘Tell them you have a son who’s lost in Texas’
“We met through a dating service. I moved here from Houston to be with her. When our lease was up, we tried asking our landlord to give us another week or two to move all our...
He may be homeless, but he’s not lazy
“I’m thankful there’s a church here that on Thursdays I can sign up to get food. But it’s gotten to a point where you might see me at your local gas station asking for change. I...
From high school to college, his confidence grows
“I was a pretty shy kid in high school. I didn’t say much because I was afraid if I did, I would be made fun of or ridiculed. So I pretty much kept my thoughts and...
Battling illness, she’s in charge of her own story
“I have this weird autoimmune illness that the doctors have never really been able to figure out. My case has been written up in several medical journals because it’s so strange. “Years of medication and what...
With autoimmune illness, she lives in the moment
“The toughest part about dealing with my autoimmune illness is just the unknown. A lot of people wear those little ribbons and bands to represent what illness they’re dealing with, but I decided on this tattoo....
After miscarriages, mom confident about pregnancy
“I’m due in December, 10 days after my birthday. It’s a girl. I had two miscarriages last year, so I’m excited for this one. “The first time, we didn’t know what it was. The second one...
‘I had my hand on his chest when he died’
“My father passed away in February. We miss him so much. He and my mother were married 55 years. We were all really close. It’s just crazy now that he’s not around. “He had pulmonary fibrosis....
Doing what he can to help fellow military veterans
“Basically, my whole life revolves around the military. That’s where I feel the most comfortable. When I walk into the VA Hospital, for instance, I know I’m among my brothers and sisters. “So many veterans are...
Is third time the charm for latest marriage?
“I’ve been married twice. Eleven years the first time. The last one, 23 years. Now I’m engaged again.” Third time is the charm, right? “That’s what he said because it will be his third, too. He...
