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Becoming a grandparent makes getting older something to look forward to - all the fun of parenting, without the hassle.

A Guide to Thriving in Senior Years
In the golden years of life, embracing holistic wellness becomes not just a choice but a necessity for thriving. The concept of holistic wellness encompasses far more than just physical health; it integrates the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of a person's well-being. This comprehensive guide aims to offer seniors and their caregivers actionable insights into nurturing all dimensions of health, ensuring a vibrant and fulfilling senior lifestyle.
By Vala Flynn2 years ago in Families
The bench. Content Warning.
The bench The old man sat on the park bench, watching the children play. He smiled as he remembered a time when he was young and carefree, just like them.
By Eng saam 2 years ago in Families
Coffee: The world's favorite beverage. Content Warning.
Coffee: The world's favorite beverage Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and for good reason. It's delicious, it can help you wake up in the morning, and it has been shown to have a number of health benefits. In fact, according to the International Coffee Organization, over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide every day.
By Eng saam 2 years ago in Families
Enhanced Reality with Cortexi
In the heart of London, Paul excitedly put on his Cortexi earbuds, a grin spreading across his face. "I can't wait you to hear the incredible experience these earbuds offer," he exclaimed.
By Najeem Ansari2 years ago in Families
Nevertheless, she persisted.
Just before she opens the door to get in her car, my Mimi turns back to my parents and me. "I love you guys." Her voice breaks only slightly, and her smile is shaky.
By Alivia Varvel2 years ago in Families
Love: A Portrait. Runner-Up in Love Unraveled Challenge.
My nana stares at me from behind her tea. She tells me, "If you think a man is going to hit you, don't blink." I am sixteen and wildly in love with a boy who tells me he is wildly in love with me. A few months later my mother will take me to file a restraining order against this same boy.
By sleepy drafts2 years ago in Families
My Oma, My Dragon of Memory. Top Story - March 2024.
The last time I saw my Oma she was old, small, tired, and in pain; lying in an oversized chair, wrapped in blankets with a cast on her arm and two nurses at her side. I remember placing my hand upon her and saying "goodbye Oma, I love you." I didn't plan on it being the last time. 4 hrs later I got a phone call. She had passed away in her sleep, just minutes after I had left. This is the last image of her that I hold in my mind. But that was far from all of her.
By Eda Marie2 years ago in Families
Shall days be generations?
Greetings everyone, below is my entry for Vocal's "The Dragon Beside Me" challenge! Here's a poem about 3 generations of women who had influenced (and will continue to influence) my life, in not just the past and present, but future as well. I'll be doing a breakdown of it below, so read on!
By Cyrus2 years ago in Families
A Granddaughter’s Hope. Runner-Up in The Dragon Beside Me Challenge.
My grandmothers were kick-ass women at a time when being ballsy wasn’t seen as a feminine quality. For instance, when divorce was considered a dirty word and murmured behind closed doors, my divorced Canadian grandmother was making it on her own with three kids. On the other side of my family, my Japanese-American grandmother was the matriarch who held everyone together through adult sibling rivalries and bitter fights. After her death, our extended family fell apart without her.
By Alison McBain2 years ago in Families
My Grandmother
(Trigger Warning-- for my Mom, I will talk about Grandma; you’ll cry, too. You’ve been warned. I did not stop crying for a moment while writing it.)
By S.N. Evans2 years ago in Families
A Birthday Tribute
February 2012 I sit here in a chair in a large room dotted with other identical chairs accompanied by IVs and family members. The IV bag hanging from my stand is darker than the others hanging around the room. Mine is a dark brown, almost black. The others are a bright fluorescent yellow.
By Alyssa Musso2 years ago in Families
Visits from Grandpa: My Heartfelt Encounters in Dreams.
A few months after my grandpa passed away, we were in deep sorrow. He was such a kind and down-to-earth person. My words cannot express my emotions right now but he was loved by everyone laughing, and smiling all the time. My grandpa used to find ways to make a good family get-together...
By Meeshka2 years ago in Families