extended family
All about how to stay connected, strengthen ties and talk politics with your big, happy extended family.
The Jest of Politics: A Chronicle of Pranks and Power
In the heart of the bustling city, where the corridors of power intersected with the whimsy of human nature, there existed a tradition as old as politics itself—the art of the political prank. From the jesters of medieval courts to the modern-day activists armed with wit and cunning, the history of political pranks was as rich and colorful as the tapestry of democracy itself.
By Virginus Nzubechi2 years ago in Families
What's one food most people are eating that probably causes cancer?
It is essential to approach this question with caution and precision, as making blanket statements about specific foods causing cancer can be misleading. However, one dietary factor that has been linked to an increased risk of cancer is processed meats. Processed meats include various types of meats that have been preserved through smoking, curing, salting, or adding preservatives. Examples include bacon, sausages, hot dogs, and deli meats.
By Nasimullah2 years ago in Families
The Winged Serpent Next to Me: A Tribute to My Grandma's Legacy
Amidst the Hour of the Winged Snake 2024, in the midst of the celebration of Worldwide Women's Day, I'm constrained to recap the story of the person who has been my mainstay of solidarity and wellspring of motivation: my grandmother.
By Mahesha Sannaiah 2 years ago in Families
Not Just an Aunt,
Today, had she lived...my Aunt 'Cile (short for Lucile) would have been 100 years old! It boggles the mind to be old enough to think of Centurian milestones in the people that had a larger-than-life influence on you since birth. But today, I pay respect to her and all she has done for me and her other nieces and nephews. Also to honor the person she was as an individual.
By Shirley Belk2 years ago in Families
Dust and Determination: The Battle for Home. Content Warning.
In the heart of a bustling community, there stood a modest compound house that had been home to a diligent tenant for three long years. This tenant, a hardworking woman, had faithfully abided by the rules of the house - sweeping the compound and maintaining cleanliness as per the weekly schedule.
By NII LANTEY PARKER2 years ago in Families
A Trip of Light: The Narrative of Martha Agnes
Stepping off her small bed and pulling a bulky cardigan over her nightgown, Lena headed towards the top of the narrow, steep staircase that led from the attic bedroom to the kitchen below. She listened intently, trying to make out the quiet voices coming from the lower level.
By lahsen ezahouani2 years ago in Families
Notes on my first public appearance.
Photo by Redd F on Unsplash It felt weird to not write anything of consequence last week, after consistently writing for eleven weeks now (this is my twelfth, which feels like a milestone of sorts.) It was nice to just be present, to enjoy the time exploring San Diego with my husband, and to just check out from things for a few days, but it still felt weird, and I felt a little bit guilty. I don’t know where the guilt came from since I don’t technically owe anyone anything, I don’t have an editor or a deadline, and my two-piece a week goal is strictly for myself, but maybe it is because I felt like I was letting myself down a bit or not taking my weekly steps to doing this professionally or reaching my goals. Maybe I just felt like I was letting all of my five paid subscribers down by not providing content that they paid for (even though my five paid subscribers are my mom, my dad, my sister, my aunt and my husband and I think they would all forgive me and still love me even if I never wrote another thing ever again- but seriously, how do I get more paid subscriptions here?!) Maybe I just am taking this journey seriously because I want it so badly, and taking a week off feels like I’m not applying myself. But here I am, and I feel rested, my brain feels fresh, it is the astrological New Year, so onward we go, and it feels like things are about to get much, much easier, even if I don’t quite know how yet.
By Morgan Longford2 years ago in Families
Whispers of Legacy: The Tremont Family Saga
Title: Whispers of Legacy Chapter One: Roots In the heart of the verdant countryside, nestled amidst rolling hills and fields of golden wheat, stood the modest homestead of the Hartleys. It was here, in the quaint village of Oakvale, that the story of the family dynasty began.
By Priya Patel2 years ago in Families
Empowering Love
Love stories have a way of capturing our hearts, don't they? But what if I told you there's a tale where love not only conquers all but also bends the rules of time itself? Welcome to the extraordinary journey of Emily, a woman on a mission to rewrite destiny and save her beloved from a tragic fate.
By Haseeb Tariq2 years ago in Families
