Tag: love
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Life With Her
Kelsey’s bouncing with excitement before I’ve even found a parking spot. As soon as I turn the wheel and start pulling into an open space, she unbuckles her seatbelt and picks up her purse from the floor by her feet. Her ability to find excitement in the most ordinary, mundane things in life is one ... -
An Open Invitation To All Who Enjoy Cooking An Indian Dish
Cooking Daal Makhani with Ritu. Namaste folks, and welcome to cooking with Ritu Anand. You may have seen Daal Makhani, hereinafter referred to as Waah, in an ethnic restaurant’s à la carte menu or presented in their buffet. The delicious taste may have created a curiosity within you. And you may have wanted to know ... -
The Beige Woman
The Beige Woman, a color poem, is Adriana Philips' personal tale of living as a mixed-race woman. Can you love yourself in your own skin? -
Happy Anniversary
Casey stuck her tongue out in concentration, unwilling to take her eyes off the screen. A poke in her ribs had her recoiling from the touch, but she refused to give into Jonas’ distraction tactic. “Keep your hands to yourself,” she told him. As her character rounded a sharp corner on the race track, she ... -
Open Letter To My Parents
Dear Mom and Dad, I have been blessed with a privilege that many grown kids miss out on. I have gotten to know the two of you as an adult. I feel that it is a blessing because I want to not only be your child but I want to be your friend. I want ... -
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Dear Mom And Dad
Dear Mom and Dad, First of all, I want to apologize because I know this may be difficult to hear and understand. Second of all, I want you to know that I’m very grateful for all the support and love you’ve given me over the last three decades. I know that the 20 plus age ... -
Cast In Marble
A new spring is about to startTen lost winters have weathered my heartAnd mud-larks still sing until dark Bridges of dreams were crossedThe ocean and river spannedWaters of love found Our true love ran deepCascading over hidden rocksAnd sharp stones were softened by sand The winds of time shreddedOur threadbare sailsAnd replaced the canvas sheetsWith ... -
I’m Healing
The journey in healing has been a rollercoaster. It always seems like there’s something new to overcome. It can be very jarring when these things happen. I’ll be living life normally, sometimes for months, and then out of nowhere, something will trigger me, and I’ll feel like I’m going insane. When you’re triggered, new memories ...