parents

The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.

Strawberry Shortcake
As a content workaholic in the early stages of my career, I often let summertime slip by me. By the time I’ve realized I could have taken some time off to wander in the sun, it is usually the end of August, which leaves little time to plan for big adventures that often are reserved for the summer months. Time doesn’t necessarily pass by me with much regret, but the moments of longing for the snow to melt, while the flora emerges as each day grows longer does make me reminisce about the summertime food that I looked forward to as a child when I lived in California. It's interesting to contemplate the small and fleeting moments that, by nature, appear so transiently, yet with age hold such a significant memory. One such memory is the very simple strawberry shortcake. And no, it wasn’t the kind that my grandmother made (my family members are all immigrants from Cambodia). It was a simple variety of strawberry shortcake that we could afford growing up: fresh local strawberries, sugar, whipped cream, and store-bought prepackaged shortcake.
By S.R. Var4 years ago in Families
Dear Dad,
Dear Dad, Raising me was no easy task, especially with you growing up in such a traditional household, and I am anything but a conventional daughter. You were raised that a woman belonged in the home, and if that wasn't financially available, some work involved cooking, cleaning, sewing, or even just taking care of someone like a nurse. I know that being your first and only child, that was what you expected was going to happen when I got older, but I am so happy you were open to change.
By Shelbi Thomas4 years ago in Families
She Whose Name We Don’t Speak Of
I have doubted my worth and capability too many times in your company I have been in pain on my knees by the hand of you I have expressed grief at your feet begging for kindness
By Alexandria Rae4 years ago in Families
Stepdads Rock
My stepfather came into our lives in an unusual way. Like most stepdads, he married my mom, that much is obvious, but the way it came about and the kind of dad he has been is something unique in its own right.
By Veronica Coldiron4 years ago in Families
Happy (Late) Father's Day
Happy late Father’s Day everyone! Today we honor the men that took part in creating new life. There are about 72 million dads, with 29 million of them also being a grandfather. Father’s Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when Nixon made it an official holiday. 76% of people celebrated the event with yummy BBQ and cold beer. Now that it’s past, stores will offer steep discounts on most bought gifts that would benefit your preps.
By M.L. Lewis4 years ago in Families
The Story Of One Rupee Note Bundles
I am sure all of us know of people who have found their calling - Artists who draw lovely art as a hobby. Writers who win first prize in vocal.media for 'just putting their thoughts on paper.' Managers who have a way with people. Well, my Dad has a calling too, and it is money. To be more specific, playing with money. If things had been different in his childhood, he would have become a fantastic investment banker or a trader. But as destiny would have it - he joined a government bank in India at the tender age of eighteen. And he grew up the ranks from a clerk to an accountant to a manager - finally managed the switch into technology as a general manager of the disaster recovery site.
By Anu Sundaram4 years ago in Families
Stay-at-home Dad
Here we are on Father’s Day 2022 writing a story about the most amazing man on earth. The man who raised me and my two brothers in the 1990. Having a stay-at-home dad back then was probably making all the neighborhood talk but , let me tell you that it was the best childhood ever.
By Kym Parent4 years ago in Families
Blood is thicker then water
Robert was on his way to go to work when he see a young girl sitting across the road begging for money. He feels bad when he sees that. He stop the car and went to the young girl to give her some money. He left for his job.
By stephanie cetoute4 years ago in Families
With Regret
My father grew up red-haired, freckled, and blue-eyed on a South Dakota potato farm. Until he was twelve, his family plowed the land with horses and used kerosene lanterns for light.
By Natalie Wilkinson4 years ago in Families
Emotional wellbeing is extremely necessary for success
Becoming a parent has the potential to be one of the most amazing and gratifying experiences a person can have in their whole life. In point of fact, you will have a difficult time locating an event that can compare to or surpass it. Nevertheless, despite the fact that this time period is replete with a great lot of delight, it also includes a number of difficulties of its own.
By The Breatharian Blogger4 years ago in Families
The Man Who Walked Away From A Village
Father was a quiet man in his late sixties. He loved freshly pressed suit shirts, and dressed every day as if he was going to have guests over any minute. Recently, he had begun to share with me about his past more after being silent for years. I reckoned he had something that burdened him.
By Silvya Fara4 years ago in Families
Bubble-Gum Conscience
You knew it when it happened. You will always remember the first day you took something without asking. You stole it, and depending on your character, you stopped immediately or continued being a thief. Yes, you knew it was wrong by the rush of adrenaline, and quick heartbeat. You knew it when your knees shook, and you knew it by the emotion that came with it. Yes, that day is a story of all of us, and you have a similar one in a billion different places, and billions of different outcomes.
By Aaron Michael Grant4 years ago in Families