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Celebrating My Heritage: Sometimes in English, Others in Spanish. Top Story - September 2020.
When I was around four-years old, my family and I moved into our first rented home in El Paso, Texas, a city a mere mile or so north of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Having moved to El Paso from Juárez two years prior, I was introduced at an early age to the binational, bicultural, and bilingual phenomenon that people living in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez are accustomed to.
By Jose Antonio Soto5 years ago in Families
Stereotypes. Top Story - September 2020.
What comes to your mind when you think of the word "Latino"? The idea most people have of 'Latin(o) culture' has been undeniably impacted and shaped by Latinx living overseas, grouping people from over 20 countries into just one, united by language, history, and oftentimes a common destiny.
By Gabriella 5 years ago in Families
Movie Review: 'Blackbird' Solid Family Drama
Blackbird stars Susan Sarandon as Lily, the matriarch of a family dominated by strong willed women. As the story unfolds, Lily has made the choice to end her life before the disease that is slowly degenerating her body can end it for her. Lily wants the chance to say goodbye and go out on her own terms, even if it means having to have her husband, a doctor, Paul (Sam Neill) break all sorts of laws to achieve her end.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Families
Going to The Park.
I remember, aged around 11 or 12, going to the neighborhood park right across my yard, usually empty. It wasn’t abandoned per se, but it was in a slight condition of disrepair. Kids would come, but it was a park that you could easily find time to go to by yourself. Sometimes, I’d go and swing alone, just going as high as I could, higher and higher, until I got so high it would do the weird thing when you stop at the high point before you go back down where it buckles a bit and you lift off of the swing for a second. That was my favorite part. Back then I had what I would now describe as a lion’s mane head full of hair, and it would whip back and forth, back and forth as I swung.
By Sam Case5 years ago in Families
The Unexpected Life of Bella
Sometimes we're unable to find the justice in the injustice, from the court. To prove what is right and wrong sometimes we might wait forever. That was the case with Bella. Some of you might know Isabella, Some of you may be Isabella! Wife of Joseph Irish Kimberly at Hollywood hills.
By FRS5 years ago in Families
relative Insanity
My family loves to get together and play all kinds of games. Since COVID we are getting together almost once a week. Recently my 14 year old granddaughter brought out a game she had gotten for her birthday in May and we gave it a try; with unbelievably hilarious results.
By Barbara Bertino5 years ago in Families
To My Favorite Person,
Dear Yodael, Who would’ve thought my cousin would become my best friend? I definitely did not expect it, but I’m happy. Over these two years, you’ve helped me in so many ways and you’ve always been there for me whenever I need you. So I’m writing this letter as a way of saying that I’m happy to have you in my life.
By PoeticQueen5 years ago in Families
105
Writing has always been intimate for me, maybe it's the way I write, or the way my stories seem to sound made up; someone asked recently, why am I writing this on plain ol internet when I can write it in a book; they were referring to entry 104. I replied " He is not my story: I am " and all the doubt that had started in the back of my mind, was put to bed. I am a great writer, always been; I've written since I could spell, in both languages; Spanish and English. I wrote stories, related to experiences I had growing up, but I've never had the balls to write MY story and doing so now, is the most amazing feeling I've felt in a thousand years.
By Lucinet Luna - The Author 5 years ago in Families
Chiraq VII
Chapter 7 Victoria wrenched a big belt from her purse as she screamed, "You're about to get it now!" Big Shorty submerged backwards, escaping a lick from the belt Victoria had. He shook his head "No", stuttering uncontrollably and shouted, "N-n-n-o-o-o! Grandma, help me!" His grandma came between them saying, "Victoria! Ain't no whooping going on in this house! I do the whooping here!", his grandma demanded. His grandma used her authority to remove the belt from Victoria's possession.
By Organic Products 5 years ago in Families
5 Fun Things To Do To Get Your and Your Family’s Mind Off Your Troubles
There are a lot of troubles facing the world today. With Covid and pandemic anxiety causing upheaval in our lives we can easily get lost in all the fear and negativity. This does not help our peace of mind nor does it promote serenity and inner peace.
By Kennedy Jones5 years ago in Families
10 Nigerian Celebrities Who Are Fathers Without Marriage (Photos).
First came child, then came marriage. At least, that was the case for these celebrities, many of whom till this moment are still unmarried. But you know what? There’s no rush. As a society there is supposed to be an order in which everybody lives their life: love, marriage, children.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Families
Rory came to Stay
The ray gun is meant for shooting but my nephew likes to just bonk me on the head with his. This makes a very prickly aunt sharper and more dangerous than the cactus glaring at me from the window. I am not a morning person the cogs in my brain don’t start whirling until approximately eleven, which is tea and toast time. There is no point resisting I offered to babysit, nobody made me. I do love the little bugger as much as anybody but just not at the ungodly hour of half seven.
By Susan O'Reilly5 years ago in Families