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Fun Game Ideas for The Whole Family
Ahh, the sweet, sweet sound of victory. Finally, it is about that time again. Its family game night. A traditional night full of laughter, snacks, family, and of course, games. Now, no matter how old you may be, this is an event for all ages. The only question left is, what kind of gamer are you?
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Families
I Never Wanted To Be My Brother’s Keeper
I’m not entirely sure where the remembrances came from this morning. I was under the impression that each new year is supposed to be filled with optimistic anticipation of beautiful future things.
By PG Barnett6 years ago in Families
Identically Different
Ninety Four plus years ago, the above twins were born into the world to a loving interracial couple. They were born in Arkansas, a very southern state. Strangely, they recall their childhood as one filled with joy, happiness and lots of love. Them, nor any of their siblings ever spoke of encountering any incidents of discrimination or racism. They often laugh about how they were afraid of insects and would run from something the call, “flying manners.”
By Patricia Stone6 years ago in Families
Retrospect
Night fell around the only car on the two lane road in the backwaters of the sleepy town. A pair of headlights flickered to life as day gave way to dusk, and with it the dangers of deer leaping onto the roadway. Behind the wheel was a naval officer, her sweatpants and t-shirt ensemble allowing her to blend in with the civilians while she was on leave. She doesn't want the attention, she never has but it always seems to find her. The county knew her as the spelling bee champ, and chemist. But only the school teacher knew that she hated the attention and praise. Her eyes were bright with the promise of sandy beaches and opportunity waiting for her back at the navel base, but sad knowing that her time at home was quickly drawing to a close.
By SharonSharpe6 years ago in Families
Feelin' Good
My shrink told me that I wore rose colored glasses throughout my childhood and adult life so that I could, “Create the illusion of mother.”
By Georgina Johnson6 years ago in Families
The Hat That Shaped My Life
Each generation has its own twist on the ideal way to live, work and play within the confines of the socioeconomic climate of that time. Some beliefs prevalent years ago have faded into oblivion over the years, abandoned because of functional irrelevance. Gender roles, racial equality and religious beliefs have seen dramatic transformations over the course of history.
By Tammy Hader6 years ago in Families
Two
My mother is strong, stubborn, and like many Asian mothers, overprotective. My mother moved to the states in her thirties without knowing any English. After living in the United States for thirty years, my mother acclimated to the culture and had often surprised me with her progressiveness. But today wasn’t that day. Today, I called my mother because I wanted to share with her my plans to be engaged with my boyfriend and ask for her blessing. I could hear the panic grow in her voice. She began to shower me with questions.
By Ivy Son6 years ago in Families
Tree Cutters
"Alright, Mother!" I shouted, running into the jungle. Joáo was playing catch with his friends. He wasn't paying attention, reaching for a ball and slipped off a ledge; falling almost to his death. Mother is fraught with fear. Finding the Cordoncillo plant before nightfall was my duty. The blue sky had already begun to blend gold. I was racing time.
By Gizelle Annette6 years ago in Families
What this Song Means to Me
This song holds significant meaning in my life. This song came out about the time my parents separated. I had always looked up to my dad and admired him until he spanked me really hard and hurt me to the point of not being able to sit down.
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee6 years ago in Families
Living with abusive family
It‘s hard to know when you’re around abusive people when it’s become the norm. It happens that often and somehow justified every time it does happen.
By Jessica Christie6 years ago in Families
No choice in the matter!
CHAPTER 1) Born in SE DC, grew up in Foster-care. Have you ever felt out of place, like you didn’t belong? Well I lived that life.
By Tywonda Petty6 years ago in Families
In Search Of Delores June
It’s taken me fifty eight years to write this story. Fifty eight years of life experiences viewed from the perceptions of a child, a young man, and now an aged and hopefully wiser old man.
By PG Barnett6 years ago in Families