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The 50’s as I Remember Them. Top Story - August 2020.
My life began in the mid 50's in Colorado. My mother tells me that it was the hottest day recorded in twenty years on that first day of summer. I don’t think that this information has ever been checked out by Scopes, but nonetheless, it’s her story and it sounded good to me. I am also part of that Baby Booming generation, but neither parent served in the military. My father had been a victim of polio, leaving a leg atrophied, but my mom did have three brothers who served in WWII.
By Shirley Belk5 years ago in Families
Financial Aspects to Consider in a Divorce
A divorce can become a stressful situation, depending on your situation you may have high valued assets to divide, children with disabilities or other aspects that make this legal process more complicated. There are several issues that should be considered in a divorce, especially financial ones. Some of them may be more complex like the division of a joint business, or dividing retirement accounts, others are more straightforward like deciding to sell the marital home. These are some of the main financial aspects to consider during a divorce.
By Mariela Corella5 years ago in Families
How Your Family Can Best Prepare for Moving Ahead of Time
Moving is rarely simple, but it is especially complicated when you have a larger family. From helping younger children cope with the change to ensuring nothing gets left behind, this can become a massive undertaking. The following guide can help your family have a less stressful and more successful move.
By Rayanne Morriss5 years ago in Families
Why is Being a Single Parent So Hard?
The old adage goes “nobody said it would be easy”. This is true in the case of parents and especially true when one parent is necessitated with being a single parent. Either from a result of divorce, death of a spouse or additional family matters, this quote is especially true for single parents.
By Adam Heath5 years ago in Families
Letters to my Alcoholic Father
Dear dad, I'm currently 5 years old and living with you in a one-bedroom apartment after you and mom got divorced. You walk me to school everyday and we when we go grocery shopping you always buy me a doll. We always walk by a house that has a dog with one green eye and one blue eye, I love him. Our apartment is pretty small, just one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. Sometimes we go out to parties at your friends house where I sleep while you party. These have been your friends since you were my age, they're like my uncles and I know they'd never harm me but I just don't feel like a party is a good environment for a little girl my age and I don't like how you drive after each party, it's like you forgot how to drive in a straight line during the party, so silly. One day you were sleeping after partying a lot and you wouldn't wake up the next day, I was so bored. One of your closest friends and his wife came to get me while you were sleeping and said they were taking me to my mom's house. I couldn't tell you at the moment or say bye cause you were sleeping but I went with mom and I couldn't understand why they took me there, but when I grow up I'll understand.
By Adris Varela5 years ago in Families
The difficult change of parenthood
Having a child is a challenging change, even if it is something you have been planning for. The ever growing presence of social media in our lives is adding pressure to show the perfect life at all times. Seeing people balance work, families, social lives, and managing a house with a smile of brilliantly white teeth can make a lot of us feel like we are doing a less than adequate job. We all fall under this need to show that we are coping, so only post pictures of the cute moments from our day to day lives.
By Laura Morris5 years ago in Families
Wally the Whale
Deep in the ocean, animals of all shapes and sizes live and swim together. Meet Wally. He is a blue whale, and he has a problem. Wally's salmon friend Fred swam into some plastic. Wally has tried his best, but he can't free Fred.
By Matthew Foster5 years ago in Families
Seeds of Yesterday
Cathy and Chris show up at Foxworth Hall, which has been re-worked by Bart, for his 25th birthday celebration party. Bart has stayed fixated on Malcolm and has an irritated relationship with his mom and uncle/step-father because of their perverted relationship. He's even changed his last name to Foxworth so as to underscore his good ways from them. His indignation and contempt is especially pointed towards Chris, however as yet indicating a profound love for his mom. Jory and his significant other, Melodie, show up to report she is pregnant with twins. Everybody, except Bart, is amped up for the news and Bart is envious of his sibling since he covertly desires Melodie.
By Chrystal Berkeley5 years ago in Families
The Front Door
She leans in a forgotten place. Perhaps, my Mothers garage. Covered in a decade worth of dust kicked up from passers by — who can't remember how important she once was. I imagine she feels she is hibernating. Using her winter to recall the sound of tiny feet hitting wooden steps. Of hands against her frame. And of raindrops and sunlight.
By Amy Brown5 years ago in Families
Kids Grow Their Power Of Imagination With A Green Environment
Recent studies have revealed the benefits of getting exposed to nature, both for kids and adults. The green environment makes their mental health better. Among kids, it fosters their power of imagination and makes them think in different perspectives. Science has revealed that the kids who play outside are smarter, happier, remain more attentive, and less anxious than the ones who indulge in just indoor activities or spend most of their time in front of the television screen. Over the past few years, it has been studies that the natural panic about kids spending too much time indoor has become so extreme that the crisis has been named as "Nature Deficit Disorder". Thus, the researchers concluded that interacting with the green environment is much significant for their cognitive functioning and mood improvement. Here are some of the ways how nature helps kids in living better:
By Amelia Private5 years ago in Families
MISHELLE'S SPECIAL DREAMS
CH.1 HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY There was such a happy atmosphere on Mishelle’s birthday that even the sun seemed to be smiling. The sky was royal blue and there was no breeze to stir the carnations that were growing enchantingly in the grounds of the mansion. Jack and Anne, Mishelle’s parents, had hired a banqueting room within the 15th Century mansion to celebrate their eldest daughter’s 18th birthday. And what day it proved to be!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in Families
My Dream Home
I have always been fascinated with historic homes. Old homes with a history, something about them invokes a level of nostalgia. Like I am guilty of some serious rubbernecking when I drive by them, the way some might stare at a train wreck or a celebrity.
By Amber Nelson5 years ago in Families