“I was a firefighter for years, but recently took early retirement. “Overall, firemen are pretty well educated, but a lot of people don’t give them credit. They think, how hard can it be to stand there with a hose in your hand? But there’s a … Continue readingBeing a firefighter much more than holding a hose
“My wife found Lucky (left) in a garbage bag along the side of the road with two litter mates that were already dead. When I got home from the animal shelter with Dixie, she was standing there holding this 8-week-old puppy. We’ve had them both … Continue readingRescue dogs happy to be ‘part of the family’
“My husband passed away last year, so my daughter is helping me downsize to an apartment. Making the move was kind of stressful, especially giving up my kitchen and big refrigerator. “I make cakes on the side. It’s not really a business. More like a … Continue reading‘I don’t do wedding cakes; I’m scared of bridezillas’
“My son is fixing up the old Brunson Theater on Texas Avenue. I was born and raised here, so it hurt when they closed it down and I kept seeing the building slowly deteriorate. When it reopens, they’re going to show movies again, and it’s … Continue readingLooking forward to old theater restoration
Tell me about your hopes and dreams. “I would like to go back to doing hair. I studied it at Lee College and used to work at a beauty salon. I stopped working when my daughter was little, but I still enjoy everything about it.” … Continue readingEverybody has hopes and dreams, don’t they?
“I’ve been in the wrecker business for the past 25 years. I’ll go wherever you need me to go. “At 3 o’clock the other morning I went out and helped a little old lady who had blown a radiator hose on I-10. She was scared … Continue readingAs a wrecker driver, you meet all kinds of people
“I recently moved here from Minnesota with my sister. I’m a teacher and my position got cut, and she just finished school. So we said, OK, let’s try something new. “It’s kind of weird being away from the area where I’ve lived my whole life. … Continue readingMinnesota teacher ready for new adventure
“Right now I’m trying to finish school at Lee College. I’m going back after not completing my first degree at Sam Houston State. “I was planning to be a teacher, but I took time off and worked. I’ve been doing restaurant work since then, mostly … Continue readingSecond time around for college student
The owner of this red heeler mix declined to be photographed, but she loved talking about her dog. “His name is Moscato d’Asti, like the wine. I call him Mo. He follows me everywhere. He busts out of the gate and runs up and down … Continue readingMeet neighborhood watchdog, Moscato d’Asti
“I’ve been retired for about six years. I sit here in the morning and watch all these guys going to work, and it feels good. “I also made a bucket list and have traveled all over. I’ve gone to places like Yellowstone Park, Las Vegas, … Continue readingSeeing the country while his body’s still willing