Moms have their hands full with these guys
When they’re not cooling off on a hot day, these young guys are acting pretty cool. (Left) “He likes to play dodgeball. He’ll run up to us with his ball and warn us first. He’ll yell,...
Author: David Berkowitz
Tattoos help tell some of her life’s stories
“Most of my tattoos don’t really mean anything, but I have two that do. One is my daddy’s name and one is my cousin’s name. But I don’t talk to my cousin anymore. She’s actually the...
He’s making sacrifices for those he loves
“I was in the oil business, running 130 barrels. But when everything took a dive and oil rigs started shutting down, a lot of people got laid off. I came down here to work. “I have...
Move helps open his eyes to different cultures
“When I came down here from Cincinnati it was the first time I’d been to Texas, and it was a big adjustment for me. “The North and the South, they’re totally different environments. For one thing,...
Common law relationship not so easy to explain
“We’re together. I guess you could say common law. We met at a bar. It’s been six years, but it seems like a long time ago. It’s been a blur, but here we are.” Why do...
Father carves out quality time with his sons
“I’m an insulator in the refineries. I just work 40 hours a week, so I’m not able to make overtime. But that lets me come home early and bring my kids to the park to enjoy....
Longtime friends in mutual admiration society
“We’re from a really small town. The population for the whole city is 929. It’s nice because you know everybody. But that’s kind of like the downfall, too, because you know what’s going on with everybody...
Sometimes you find more than food at IHOP
“We’ve known each other for about a month now. We met at IHOP.” (laughter ensues) “We were introduced by a friend. We stayed there for almost four hours. I don’t think anybody stays at IHOP that...
After beating cancer, ‘I’ve got another shot at life’
“One day I noticed this lump and figured it was a hernia. I had been at the driving range a lot, so I thought it might have been from practicing golf too much. I went to...
Gaining self-confidence helps future doctor
As another school year comes to a close, here’s a young student who seems pretty focused on her future. “I go to IMPACT Early College High School. By the time I graduate, I’ll have two years...
