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‘I’ve always loved anything to do with history’

“When I was going to high school in Anahuac, the person I really admired was my world history teacher, Mr. Broussard. He made learning about history so much fun. “He used to have these little sayings like, ‘Now we’re going to slide into Greece.’ Or, … Continue reading‘I’ve always loved anything to do with history’

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Asian heritage tattoos most meaningful

“I started getting tattoos when I was 18. Luckily I had friends who knew how to do them, so I just let them experiment on me. I think the last time I got one was 2013. I have a lot of them. The only thing … Continue readingAsian heritage tattoos most meaningful

Posted on September 7, 2017June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Young realist enjoys living a carefree life

“I read a lot. I like history, philosophy, sports, all kinds of topics. But I don’t read much fiction, stuff that’s not real. I’m more interested in real live things. I consider myself a realist. I don’t care for make-believe. “I live carefree. I try … Continue readingYoung realist enjoys living a carefree life

Posted on May 4, 2017June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He gets his ‘jollies and kicks’ from Baytown history

“I was born and raised in Baytown. When I look back on my teenage years, I think about Texas Avenue. The movies I saw. Hanging out with my buddies. Checking out the pretty girls driving by. It was like ‘American Graffiti’ via Baytown. “But when … Continue readingHe gets his ‘jollies and kicks’ from Baytown history

Posted on January 25, 2017June 19, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘History is really stranger than fiction’

“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’

Posted on December 13, 2014June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment
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