“We just had the last day of school. It’s all right, but it kind of sucks. I kind of like school. I like the friends there. I don’t like to be alone. I don’t know how to really socialize outside of school. It’s easier at … Continue reading‘I know you don’t need drugs to have fun’
“I was involved with Little League baseball for a number of years, as a league president, city coordinator and then assistant district administrator. I enjoyed working with a lot of great people and playing a role in looking out for the kids. “I got to … Continue readingLittle League leader did it for the kids’ benefit
“My keys for a long and successful marriage are communication and trust. You have to conversate with each other. You can’t just assume things are going to happen. You need to talk one-on-one with him. If something is bothering you then you say, ‘Babe, I’ve … Continue readingCommunication and trust keep her marriage strong
“I found a job that I pretty much like because I get to interact with people. It’s in fast food. Customers will come through telling jokes and stories. Sometimes when I know I need a laugh, that spices up my day for me. “One time, … Continue readingShe enjoys that drive-through experience
“For years, I traveled all over the United States installing commercial windows and doors. Every three weeks, the company would fly my wife to wherever I was. I think that helped keep our marriage going strong. With me being on the road all the time, … Continue readingMarriage withstands long life on the road
“Apparently, everybody else knew we were supposed to be in a relationship before we did. “His wife passed away from cancer several years ago, so when he needed help picking out a suit for a family wedding I went with him. The lady waiting on … Continue readingNo big surprise when relationship turns to marriage
“It’s kind of self-explanatory. The little blue arrow means a boy got my heart. The knife that goes through shows that he stabbed or broke it. I’m engaged now, so it doesn’t really apply to my current situation. But it’s there to remind me that … Continue readingTattoo reminder of relationship gone bad
“I worked 28 years for the Texas Department of Public Safety. My best and, unfortunately, saddest memory came in 2001. I was a canine handler at the time, and one of the troopers had stopped a U-Haul truck on I-10. They suspected there were drugs … Continue readingBig drug bust on 9/11 not easy to forget
“I’m a stay-at-home mom with three kids, ages 15, 11 and 8.” What’s your biggest challenge? “Raising a teenager. My 15-year-old is down to earth, but sometimes he tries to see how far he can push me and my husband.” How do you deal with … Continue readingDisciplining children takes different approaches
“I’m studying psychology. I really want to work with kids, mostly troubled kids so I can give them a better chance to become positive additions to our society. “As a therapist, I think you need to be patient, a good listener and not judgmental. I’ve … Continue readingPsychology student ‘a really good listener’