“We’ve known each other since junior high. Through the years, we would contact each other from time to time. Then my husband passed away last year, and we sort of got reconnected. We started doing more things together again.” “She was my bride’s maid at … Continue readingLong-ago friends reconnect after husband’s death
“I’ve taught history and directed the Honors Program for years at Lee College.” What is it about history that intrigues you? “The human experience is so unique. The truth of the matter is that history is really stranger than fiction. There are a lot of … Continue reading‘History is really stranger than fiction’
The holiday shopping season wouldn’t be complete without a few sign spinners. “This is my first day. So far it’s going great, although I’ve dropped it a few times. “I try to entertain people as they drive by. I’ve got a few dance moves, but … Continue readingWhen it comes to sign spinning, he has the moves
“I have this literacy foundation. Our goal is to develop and improve skills for young kids who are reading below their grade level. “It’s important to me because I graduated from high school as a special education student, but I didn’t know how to read. … Continue readingLiteracy foundation making a difference for kids
“My therapist recommended that I do this to help me out with my anger management. I’ve been dealing with it for a long, long time. I would wake up angry. But ever since I started doing woodworking, it’s helped me greatly. Maybe it’s just getting … Continue readingWorking with his hands takes mind off anger issues
“I just bought this. I guess it’s a little Viking helmet thing. My girlfriend pointed it out and I was like, OK, go for it. I’m going to be wearing it whenever I go to Austin, I can assure you of that. I’ll help keep … Continue readingDoing his part to help keep Austin weird
“We have four kids, three sons and a daughter, ages 21 to 27. Our biggest challenges were just getting through the teenage years. That was hard. With one right after the other, there was always something to deal with. But they’ve all turned out fine. … Continue readingThey managed to navigate kids’ teenage years
“Born in Norfolk. Came to Texas when I was young, and have been working construction. “I live right over there. I come to the park almost every day. “I’m 70 and I just retired last year. I worked hard all those years. Now I’m just … Continue readingEnjoying retirement after long construction career
“We’re sisters, and we lived apart for about 45 years. We moved from Idaho to California as teenagers, then she got married and moved away. It wasn’t until 2007 that I came out here to Texas. “We’ve always been close, even when we were apart. … Continue readingAfter 45 years, sisters back together again
“You never know what life holds in store for you. “In 1998 I caught a virus and developed cardiomyopathy; my heart was deteriorating. I was on a defibrillator and in and out of the hospital for two years. “My defibrillator was always going off. One … Continue readingAfter heart transplant, he’s no longer in a hurry