When I met Joshua Johnson six years ago, it was outside a Baytown motel. He was staying there temporarily. He said at the time, “I was living at an RV park. Me and my friend were staying there. He lit a cigarette and threw it … Continue readingIt feels ‘great’ to be off the streets
“I’m from Louisiana, north of New Orleans. My husband works in the plants as a crane and forklift operator, welder and whatever else they need him to do. “He’s been traveling for work for years. When I was still teaching, I would go with him … Continue readingShe’s on the road again — and loving it
“I was a cop for years, and I always enjoyed doing stuff for kids. If some kid came up to me and told me that his bicycle was stolen, I’d go find him another one. That’s kind of how it all started. “For 16 years … Continue reading‘Fat Mac’ ensures kids have bikes for Christmas
“I turned 76 last month. Never thought I’d live this long. I’ve had a bunch of medical problems. Right now, it’s my legs. I’ve got peripheral artery disease, where the veins get all stopped up. I’m hoping I can do away with this walker pretty … Continue readingDespite health issues, ‘Fat Mac’ keeps on going
“These are my grandbabies. We decided we’re in a little bicycle club. They call it EEL. It’s not spelled quite right, but it’s from the first letters of our names: Eric, Layne and Liam. “I started riding to get in shape. I need to lose … Continue readingThese grandchildren help keep him young