“No, no, no.” Lilian takes one look at me and grimaces. We haven’t stepped outside, and already she’s regretting inviting me to her friend’s party. I can’t blame her, though. I don’t want me there either. It’s comfortable at home. Well, her home. A four-bedroom, two-story dwelling in central New Jersey, where my mother moved ...

I hear her whistle in the wind. Her hum: a sweet melody that carries, that soothes, that calms the rising pain in my chest, that quenches the loneliness—partially. I feel her presence within these walls. Within the tastefully matched curtains, that brightens and refreshes those gloomy days and lures in hopefulness. Mama, The woman who ...

Three generations lived together under one roof as one. Then the youngest challenged the ways of the oldest. They reached no reconciliation. So, they separated – with torn hearts. A death brought them together again. At the funeral, the mind of the oldest and youngest recognized how it was, too late to live as ‘One’. ...

As the school year begins and schedules ramp up into frenzied activities, it is a good idea for family stability to find a time to reconnect with your children. It may also be a good time to improve Gen Z’s verbal skills from misspelled incomplete sentences to intelligible conversation. Both goals can be met with ...

Cancer: The word means nothing to most people. But to the people who have it, or those close to them, the word means everything.

Bewildered at life I look at myself When shall I cross This moment despair Hate fills my body Wretched design No fuel to continue Empty on air This passage I ponder Shall it bring light? Or darkness of mind Hollow I drift My conscious betrays me Ode to the night For glory I’m sure Will ...

With or without youNow I am faced Abundant emptinessLoss of my faith How can I continueLive as it’s normal Your presence awayMy spirit before you The first of manyYou’ll always remain The memories, flashbacksDrive me insane How does one comeTo terms with a loss A child was hereThen next she was gone My life will ...

It’s National Thrift Shop Day! Many individuals think thrift shopping is about redecorating on a budget and dressing for less. However, it’s not just about finding great bargains, it’s also about finding unique vintage or antique items reflecting the shoppers’ own extraordinary individuality. Some even appreciate being able to contribute to the evolving history of ...

Take a break from the electronics and dust off your sports gear. It is time to play catch! It does not matter if it is an old pigskin, softball, or baseball. Just grab a ball and go outside. There’s always someone yearning to learn and another yearning to share some skills. Playing catch is an excellent way ...

“I’m going stir crazy. I might come to the beach too,” Aunt Monica said over Facetime. “I just don’t wanna catch germs and die.” “Why does it even matter?” Jasper stated in the background. “If the virus won’t kill ya, the smoking will.” “Yeah. That machine is useless,” Penelope added. “You do a breathing treatment ...