‘I always thought that I would go before her’
“I met her in a bar at the Holiday Inn back in ’73. I was sitting there, and she was on a barstool. I said, ‘I’m going to walk over there and talk to her.’ That...
Category: Short Stories
Dog rescuer aiming for more success stories
“I guess my first rescue happened when I was about 12 years old. I brought home a St. Bernard. My mom said, ‘Oh, no you don’t.’ My stepdad said, ‘Let the girl have the dog.’ Since...
Maturity kicks in when it comes to work, school
“A lot of people think I’m older than 16, but I don’t feel like it. I’ve been handed alcoholic beverages before, but I say, ‘Hey, I’m only 16, man. I don’t want you to get in...
As a lawyer, she wants to play role in finding justice
“I’m going off to University of Texas in two weeks. I’m going to be studying psychology. I want to become a criminal prosecutor. I’ve always admired lawyers and the thought of finding justice. “Last summer I...
He fights health challenges to get back on Harley
“I had a lack of oxygen going to my blood. After I fell three times, they loaded me up and took me to the hospital. I was on a ventilator for two months. “Whew, it’s been...
Hair stylist enjoys visiting as much as cutting
“At this point in the game, I just do whatever makes me happy on a daily basis.” What makes you most happy? “When I’m at work with my friends. In my job, I get to talk...
‘Tell them you have a son who’s lost in Texas’
“We met through a dating service. I moved here from Houston to be with her. When our lease was up, we tried asking our landlord to give us another week or two to move all our...
He may be homeless, but he’s not lazy
“I’m thankful there’s a church here that on Thursdays I can sign up to get food. But it’s gotten to a point where you might see me at your local gas station asking for change. I...
From high school to college, his confidence grows
“I was a pretty shy kid in high school. I didn’t say much because I was afraid if I did, I would be made fun of or ridiculed. So I pretty much kept my thoughts and...
Following abusive start, her life begins anew
“I grew up in a very dysfunctional family and experienced many different types of abuse through my childhood. I became a teenage bride and mom, only to have the abuse continue. “After a particularly bad incident...
