Your stain, his gain
As 73-year-old Stephen Smith switches on the machine, a dirty gown swishes and spins inside, reminiscent of when its bride wore the dress for her first dance … Continue readingYour stain, his gain
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I’d never seen a gun before. Days later, I fired one
I’m off to do something I’ve never done before and, for a long time, swore I’d never do. A mix of fear, guilt and hesitant excitement finds a home in the pit of my stomach, but I try to push it aside … Continue readingI’d never seen a gun before. Days later, I fired one
How The ESOL Closet helps Gainesville feel more like home
Since her classroom already had plenty of furniture, she asked if any of the students needed it. To her surprise, many hands shot up.Â
Louise realized something: Maybe these students and their families have needs that we have no idea about, she thought. The Gainesville High School ESOL Closet was born … Continue readingHow The ESOL Closet helps Gainesville feel more like home
The last responder
On Fridays, D. Williams Mortuary Services is a meeting ground for mourners. Though the air is melancholy, it is a beautiful sunny afternoon at the funeral home. Cars slowly pull into the dirt path just off 13th Street, its neatly gardened exterior a waiting area for friends and family to congregate and share memories … Continue readingThe last responder
A night of nostalgia
The line around the club stretches half a block. There’s enough glitter and eyeshadow on each face to fill a lake — enough to make the night sky jealous … Continue readingA night of nostalgia