No, really, they married on April Fool’s Day
“We got married on April Fool’s Day. But it was also Good Friday. Since we met in a church, we thought that was a good day. Also, I guess nobody gets married at our age without...
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‘I wanted to be a Beatle … a rock and roll star’
“When I was a kid, Dad and Mom took me to see James Bond movies at the drive-in theater. I wanted to be just like him. He had chicks. He had gadgets. He was so cool....
She wants to help people realize their dreams
“My personal, spiritual belief is that what God created so many of us to do, we’re not doing it. And until we do it, truthfully, I think we’re just miserable. “There are so many people who...
‘I live where I work and I work where I live’
“I’m making my way to Galveston. It might take me all year, but that’s OK. I ain’t in no hurry. Basically, I’ve got all my needs with me for camping and survival, and I’ve got my...
For this couple, together means forever
“In June, we will have been married 61 years.” What’s the secret to your longevity together? “Well, when the preacher said ’til death do us part, we agreed with that.” — Ed Williams
He remembers growing up with no prejudice
“I have the gift of gab. I talk to anybody. No matter what race, color, whatever, I have no problem. It’s probably because of the way I grew up, where I grew up. “I’m originally from...
‘I’d like to create something that helps the world’
“I’m working toward an engineering degree. I’m not really sure what I’m going to do with it yet, but I know I don’t want to go into industry. “I realize this may seem pretty ambitious, but...
Goal setting key to her recovery process
“After my divorce, I was mixed up with the wrong people and got into drugs. I finally realized that I needed to get myself in check, so I went into rehab. I finished that, and now...
Retirement top of mind for feed store owner
“This place was built in 1928. It served as an interurban depot, moving people back and forth through the area. “We bought the building and land from the Missouri Pacific Railroad and opened our feed store...
He keeps his grandmother’s memory close
“My grandmother and I had the same birthday, June 29. We were really close. I spent a lot of time with her. Every year, we celebrated our birthdays together. We would eat shrimp and crawfish, hang...
