“I’m an auctioneer. I tour the United States raising money for soldiers to be able to go get their service dogs. A lot of people can’t afford them, and the VA does not help at all. “I’m also involved in other benefits to help veterans … Continue readingHe works to provide service dogs for veterans
“I’ve been going to community college long enough to get a Ph.D. I’m sure my parents are really proud. I spent a long time trying to figure out what I wanted to do and kind of messed around at college. Then I found out what … Continue readingCollege transition taking longer than expected
“I’ve been driving nearly all my life. When I was 14 years old, I started driving a big truck for my daddy in Brownsville. He showed me how. Then for about 50 years, I drove 18-wheelers and buses all over the United States and Mexico. … Continue readingAfter driving trucks for years, it’s time to relax
“The company I work for is very flexible. When it’s needed, it’s really accommodating to be able to work from home. Plus nowadays, I can pretty much do everything I need using my phone and laptop. As long as I have those essentials, I can … Continue readingWith tech tools in hand, he loves working from home
What do you want to be when you grow up? (Girl) “I want be a doctor so I can give people shots to make them better. But I don’t like getting shots, so when I’m a grown-up I’m not going to get them.” (Boy) “I’m … Continue readingGiving shots, teaching ‘extercises’ in their future
“I’ve been driving a truck since 1997. When I was running chemicals it was out, unload and come right back. Now I haul crude oil in the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma, and I’m usually gone two to three weeks at a time. That’s the … Continue readingTruck driver’s daughters want more time with dad
“My happiest moment? Probably when I graduated high school and knew I didn’t have to go to school all day, five days a week any more.” Do you consider yourself a good student? “Yeah, when I actually have my stuff together. High school was hard … Continue readingHe realizes that good grades could equal good job
“As a dad, I’m just trying to make sure they’ve got everything they need. Try to raise them right, you know? “For instance, about two years ago this one (left) grabbed a Dr Pepper one day, opened it up and said, ‘Aah, Bud Light.’ From … Continue readingFather tries to set a good example for his sons
“I play on the Golf Channel Amateur Tour and have taken my share of first places. But my job is very demanding, last year especially, so I kind of got a little rusty. “I’m a construction project manager, and I’ve worked all over the United … Continue readingHe tries to balance job, family and golf career
“My sister and I like to rescue animals. We just pick them up or people give them to us. The last cat I had was found in a wall at work. She was about two days old and her eyes weren’t even open yet. I … Continue readingShe believes rescue animals ‘deserve a fair chance’