The aim of Patch People, a feature telling relatable stories showcasing readers’ diverse lives, is to make us all feel a bit more connected.
An interpretive park ranger at Salem Maritime National Historical Park, McKenna Switzer ties her story into the quilt of the area’s history.
When Ed and Judy Hubler’s daughter was born with profound disabilities, there was never a question that they would love her unconditionally.
Dr. Toni Brayer draws on 40 years as a physician and teacher in literacy and math programs inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.
“I had this whole big family in less than six months,” Annemarie Landry said. “It was 360 degrees of wild and crazy, but pretty awesome.”
If you think social class is decided by earning power or race, you couldn’t be more wrong.
Katherine Campbell sings and plays ukulele in her “These Joints are Jumping” programs at memory care facilities across the Coachella Valley.
David Mogel admits he is essentially “asking someone to have abdominal surgery.” But without a liver transplant, the Merrick man will die.
Donna Gabusi didn’t have a religious epiphany. But she did learn the value of listening to relatives’ stories while they’re still around.
The aim of Patch People, a feature telling relatable stories showcasing readers’ diverse lives, is to make us all feel a bit more connected.
