November 16, 2007

StreetTalk by Carol Rosen

Thanksgiving is almost here. What are you thankful for? (Asked at Luckys on White at Aborn)

“My family.”

Justin Nieto, 16
Evergreen
Junior at Silver Creek High School


“Family, friends, health and a new president.”

Helen Peterson, 50-plus
Evergreen
History teacher at Chaboya Middle School


“Today I took a walk in the hills. I’m thankful for the beautiful scenery and for good friends, family and the ability to walk. I’m thankful for all that God has provided. This year my mother and I were both in car accidents, but no one was injured.”

Barbara Pubols
Evergreen
House-sitter


“I’m thankful for my husband and his family. When I first came to this country I went to Oklahoma where my sponsor’s family lived. Shortly after that my husband and in-laws went to Oklahoma and brought me back here where we were married 13 years ago."

Lonnie Pham, 32
Evergreen
Hairdresser


“My family and my husband—that’s why I’m here. Recently my brother fell off a ladder crushing his ankle [but he’s alive].”

Mary Helmer, 56
Evergreen
Principal, Matsumoto Elementary School


“A job.”

David Elliot, 27
Evergreen
Classical music composer


“My family and friends because they are helping me through school right now.”

Coral Amador, 26
San Jose
Nursing student


“I’m thankful for having family around and for good health and good friends.”

Margaret Lee
Evergreen
Homemaker/engineer