Christmas Visit
The crash is so loud; I hear it above the buzz of my kids’ electric toothbrushes. My five-year-old Sasha gasps, sending white spittle flying in every direction. “Santa only comes if we’re ...Christmas Spirits
Each Christmas, I anticipate spending quality time with people whose lives have touched mine through traditions. From decorating the house, baking cookies and pies, to cooking meals, I sense my dead relatives ...Year’s End
TheOld YearIs finished.She closed her eyesAnd wrapped herself inA robe of ice and wind.As she dreamed of renewal,We shivered in the frigid nightAnd cried out for the warmth of the sun. Editor: ...Practice Makes You Believe in Yourself
Confidence in my writing ability has been hard to come by. The power of my pen served as a primary source of expression. I’ve received positive feedback about my work from family ...Mama Knows Best – Chapter 1
Mama Knows BestMama Knows Best – Chapter 1“Ugh…” My ears buzzed, louder and louder. A headache joined it and amplified the pain tingling through my body. My neck, arms, back, and legs ...Naughty or Good?
The white blanket of snow covers the earth. Nostalgic smells of pine trees seep through windows. The season we anticipate draws close. Have we been naughty, or good? Can we count the ...It’s a Different Kind of Christmas this Year
Christmas music is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. I have a strong emotional reaction to music. Lyrics speak to me in ways nothing else can. So, it is ...A Merry Christmas
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas…” A local children’s choir sings cheerfully, but I hardly notice the music. I don’t even know why I came out tonight. My therapist recommended leaving my ...Christmas Mouse
My paws prance upon the hardwood floor. I look around the silent living room, and my nose directs me to a small table where the corpses of half-eaten gingerbread men lie alongside ...Christmas Cheer and Goodwill
Christmas’ frosty breathBringing more than wrapped presentsNo ribbons or bows –this kind of Joy can’t be bought Reflects in babes’ eyeThe magic of ChristmastimeFriends and families –Merry time of reunions making memories-Spreading ...One Little Tart
They’re the first things I see on the table, and I have to do a check to make sure I’m not seeing things. People are talking around me, but it all gets drowned ...New Experiences
The scent of cedar permeates the air as you stand there, watching the traffic pass you by. Your hair is pulled away from your face in a low-rise ponytail, and the beanie ...Yule Celebration
The hunter, Orion, crosses the sky On this, the deepest, dark night of the year, The sharp winds blow and the snow’s first flakes fly Signs, Solstice of Yule with Winter is ...
Poetry
The Moon’s Love Song
Last night, the moon sang me a love song A serenade from the night wanderer is never wrong In the morning, a warmth arose from the ground That hovered above ...
Fiction
Christmas Visit
The crash is so loud; I hear it above the buzz of my kids’ electric toothbrushes. My five-year-old Sasha gasps, sending white spittle flying in every ...
Nonfiction
Oropouche: How Concerned Should We be?
In 1955, a forest worker in Trinidad and Tobago contracted a fever. The worker recovered fully, though the disease persisted, with outbreaks occurring in northern South America and nearby coastal ...
New Content
The Moon’s Love Song
Last night, the moon sang me a love song A serenade from the night wanderer is never wrong In the morning, a warmth arose from the ground That hovered above the dawn without a sound Everywhere I walked, the borrowed moon rays Glided nonchalantly through the haze And covered the world in a golden ...Nature’s symphony
They have killed a squirrel before. Is it in the enchanted woods, or the forested hills? The pine trees host every creature desperately trying to live, eat, hide, take shelter. Only for them to repeat their routine in their habitat. Both animals and hunters made of human flesh kill the squirrels. A cycle of life ...Christmas Visit
The crash is so loud; I hear it above the buzz of my kids’ electric toothbrushes. My five-year-old Sasha gasps, sending white spittle flying in every direction. “Santa only comes if we’re asleep. Everyone, hurry!” She flings her Spider Gwen toothbrush at the mirror and runs to her bedroom. We haven’t read ‘Twas the Night Before ...Oropouche: How Concerned Should We be?
In 1955, a forest worker in Trinidad and Tobago contracted a fever. The worker recovered fully, though the disease persisted, with outbreaks occurring in northern South America and nearby coastal islands. The movements of humans pose challenges for those hoping to reduce the risks associated with any infectious agent, as is the case with the ...Choice and Control
Little ones seek independence. This desire is met with making decisions for themselves. Allowing children to choose instills a sense of control over their life and body. This is important inside the home as well as inside the hospital. The key is to determine what their choices can be. Choices at home At home, asking ...
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