She has to relearn how to interact with people
“I stopped working to be at home with my son, so this is my first job in eight years. “I found that spending so much time at home, I didn’t really know how to talk to...
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He’s working hard to keep those bills paid
“My husband works out of town, which has been a little hard on my son. His dad is in Colorado right now and has been gone off and on since August. But it’s good because we’re...
They’re not quite ready to make that commitment
“One day, I’d like to build a family. She and I are just together right now.” Do you plan to get married? “We don’t know yet.” When will you know? “Hopefully soon.”
Schizophrenia is hampering his dating life
“My biggest challenge right now is getting a girlfriend. I haven’t been meeting many chicks lately.” What’s been the problem? “I haven’t been getting out much. I’ve got schizophrenia. I’ve been struggling with it for about...
Oh where, oh where are those golden arches?
“I’m working on a comic strip. I haven’t named it yet. It’s a little hard to tell with these tattoos, but one character is a grasshopper and the other is a sensei. I started writing it...
Son’s muscular disorder has parents concerned
“We have two boys, 8 years old and 18 months. The oldest just got diagnosed with a muscular disorder. They’re not sure yet, but he might have the type where he becomes weaker as he gets...
Life is good living under parents’ roof again
“I started a job three months ago, so I’m living at home again trying to save some money.” “I just got out of real estate school and I’m studying for my final exam. I’m living back...
Need some good luck? Buy a bonsai tree
“I’ve been selling these bonsai trees for almost 15 years. My whole family grows them in a greenhouse.” Why are bonsai trees popular? “You check the Internet, you’ll see. Bonsai brings good luck. I’m from Japan....
After what he saw, ‘I won’t touch chicken livers’
“I’m a retired longshoreman. That was some hard work, cutting and welding to repair those big containers they ship overseas. “And I’ve had some other interesting jobs. I worked in a chicken plant for more than...
He won’t soon forget climbing Pikes Peak
“I used to climb mountains when I lived in Colorado. I guess the culture there is built around that kind of thing. It was just like a fun challenge for me. “My biggest achievement was climbing...
