Focused student plans to become pharmacist
“My uncle was the first in our family to go to college, and he became a pharmacist. Ever since I can remember, that’s what I’ve wanted to do.” How is it going so far? “Well, you...
Category: Short Stories
Toy drive teaches his kids importance of giving
“We call it the Share Your Christmas Toy Drive and Car Show. My wife and I decided to make it an annual event about eight years ago. It was a way to start teaching our kids...
Getting older brings greater ‘platinum knowledge’
I approached this fellow at the park, where he was watching his son play. As a comic book enthusiast, I couldn’t help but notice his Superman T-shirt and the fact that his biceps were stretching the...
Online meet-up leads to long-term relationship
“We met online in 2009 after she randomly added me on Facebook. Although it’s kind of shameful to admit, it was essentially an aesthetic thing. She was hot. We’re all human, you know. “We physically met...
‘I told her I intend to get married only once’
“When the early part of 2013 came around, we were hitting it off and went to see a bunch of stuff together. We went to Madrid, to Brussels. At the end of that year, we decided...
He grooved to Bread, Seals and Crofts in the ’70s
“People who know me through church may be a little surprised to learn that my favorite group growing up was Bread. I think I really liked them because their harmonies were always so tight. I also...
He got tired of New York City’s hustle and bustle
“I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and then moved to Queens. I worked for New York City Transit for 30 years. I was a conductor. “My son has been out here for a while, so...
Ugly pigs not welcome in this man’s home
“We saw a thing on the Internet a few days ago that said a pig is about as smart as a 3-year-old kid. I know they’re cute when they’re small, but they’re ugly when they get...
She’s had her share of unexpected family deaths
“I married a man who was a descendant of the pioneering Wooster family. The Woosters came to this area in the pre-Humble Oil days and settled over on the west side of town where Baytown Nature...
She sets good fitness example for her children
“I began losing weight when I was 29 because I really didn’t want to start my 30s being overweight. I decided it was time to get healthy. “I lost 40 pounds while working out at the...
