humanity
Humanity begins at home.
Toasted, Buttered Donuts. Top Story - June 2022.
There’s a tradition at our family cottage in Maine that no one ever forgets and everyone is always ready for. It usually happens on those rare cool summer mornings, when even though it may reach over eighty degrees by noon, the mornings keep us wrapped in blankets or with hoodies pulled over sleep-tousled heads. As I possess the most parenting roles (Mom and Gramma) the responsibility falls to me to perpetuate the tradition; gather the supplies, prepare the space, initiate the activity. On those chilly summer mornings no matter who is there or how old they are, I make toasted buttered doughnuts. It’s a modest tradition, really, but oh, so important to our family.
By Cindy Eastman4 years ago in Families
Worlds Greatest Dad.
My Dad is and always was the world's greatest Dad. He taught me many things and showed me many tough acts of love and integrity. He had every good and bad reason in the world to cash out when the chips were down and the chips dwindled to the very bottom more than once. It may have occurred to him from time to time that there was an easier way of life, if it didn't then he is a saint as well.
By Anthony Herrera4 years ago in Families
"Are You Ted Rowley's Son?"
“Are You Ted Rowley’s Son?” My oldest brother paused in sipping the drink he’d just received in the hotel bar. Tim had stepped away from the wake that we, a large Hyberno-British Romanichal family, were holding in a function room a few steps away from the general use booze chamber.
By Nick Rowley4 years ago in Families
A Rabbit’s Dream of Saffron . Top Story - June 2022.
As a myopic, bookish child, much of my time was spent mired in fantasy. When not absorbed in volumes of myths and ghost stories, I investigated what of the world I could, searching for evidence that the wonders I read about were not merely entertaining fictions, but rather messages from the past alluding to the mysterious true workings of the Universe. Now, nearing my 45th birthday, I see, for many people, that “growing up” means turning away from such endeavors, as it is seen as unbecoming to dream too much as an adult. I was never in danger of such a fate.
By J. Otis Haas4 years ago in Families
Sometimes a dad isn't the father
As far back as I can remember, my dad was dedicated and wanted the best for me. My mom used to tell me how he would wake me in the middle of the night to change my diapers so that I would stay dry. Throughout my life, his dedication remained steadfast. He always wanted me to be happy, he ensured I had morals and values, and he was always there. He told the greatest stories about his life. One of the greatest things he taught me was to live, not just exist.
By Kimberly Sosa4 years ago in Families
What Is Divorce? Reasons Of DIVORCE_ Why Couples Get Divorced?
Separation, often known as "disintegration of marriage," is the legal termination of a conjugal partnership. The separation process is handled by family law attorneys (each aggrieved life partner has his or her own counsel) and encompasses a variety of concerns ranging from property division to child custody. While it is important to choose a lawyer who is skilled at representing your financial and other interests in a divorce, it is also critical to find a lawyer with whom you feel comfortable on an interpersonal level. Separation is a highly emotional procedure that needs delicate relationship-building talents in addition to authentic knowledge.
By Rahau Mihai4 years ago in Families
Nature Thought
Ever get that feeling when you go camping or hiking or even sit in a park, you feel at peace? Your mind starts to let go of all that is stressing you and you listen to nature. You let the wind blow your hair and thoughts of which direction is it coming from, what lands has it already touched. You hear the birds chirp, the crickets and frogs sing their song and other animals walk around you. You can't help but let you mind go adrift.
By Tanya Sather4 years ago in Families
