pop culture

Some pop-culture families incite envy with their picture-perfection, while others make you acutely grateful for the one you're stuck with.

A Proper Halloween
Three rotting zombies were desperately climbing out of a dead, dry grass. Cracked tombstones, half-buried in thick cobwebs and dried autumn leaves, marked their former resting places.
By Bryan Warrick4 years ago in Families
Charmed (1998) Reruns
The boredom of the endless catalog of Netflix and Hulu’s binge-worthy content starts my nostalgic search for the entertainment of yesteryear. After a moment of searching my Roku stick, I came across the original Charmed (1998) starring Shannon Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, and Alyssa Milano. Initially, I had already seen the entire series run, which was a family viewing session in my household. Thursday evening the five of us would plop in the front of the television set to see the camera zoom in on Shannon Doherty’s eyes, and the chime of Prue Halliwell’s telekinetic powers would send a “demon” hurling away from the sisters’ three. In 2022, I’d kept up with the franchise now rebranded Charmed (2018) until hearing the news that the reboot was to be canceled at the ending of the fourth season (which was finally getting very interesting), I found myself reverting to the O.G. cast.
By HAIQEEM4 years ago in Families
Dragon People
There weren't always dragons in the Valley. So I live in phoenix or the valley my names Glenn and I've been seeing a lot of dragon people they look like normal people but with lizard eyes we all call them dragons. This new energy drink came out called creature when you drink it you get dragon eyes, my friends and I stay away from it but a lot of people are trying it. I work construction one of the guys I work with drank a creature energy drink went dragon and welded this iron gate with his breath. Not every person that drinks creature energy drink goes dragon I saw one person drink it and get frog eyes they were able to jump over twenty feet clear into the air as far as a I know you can get a strength from almost any reptile, but its different from person to person.
By coltisgreat4 years ago in Families
Powhatan's 12th Great Grand Son
Throughout my childhood, my parents always told my older sister and me that we were special. Especially my mother. She told me her mother spoke tales of people asking if she had Jewish ancestry due to her dark eyes, dark hair, tan complexion, and the shape of her nose. After some digging through records and books they found out the truths behind the lore...
By SynneR De'Viant Khrystian4 years ago in Families
Sounding Out Life
“Where is the Jack and Jill book!?” I demanded, pounding my tiny foot into the soft carpet,“I want to read the Jack and Jill book!”
By Person McPerson4 years ago in Families
Travel Is No Cure for the Mind
At this very moment, you'll be here: Or you'll be here: Or here: But maximum possibly, you’re likely right here:
By Joe Walter4 years ago in Families
Christmas Music is Chinese Water Torture for the Soul
How many versions of John Lennon’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over) have to be recorded before war is actually over? I don’t know, but while John rolls over in his grave, artists will keep milking the song for Christmas cash, come hell, high water or… war.
By C. Rommial Butler4 years ago in Families
Cool Off This Summer With the Best Lidos in the UK
Staycations will be the staple of summer 2021 in the UK. While restrictions ease, the prospect of an international vacation seems limited for many. But there’s no need to worry. With heatwaves, happy vibes, and a little know-how, we can still have a great holiday in our own country.
By Fay McFarlane4 years ago in Families
Part of Your World
Part of Your World [How Ariel from the Little Mermaid Stayed With Me]
By Andrew Little5 years ago in Families
Listening to Leyendas
Cowering under the blankets, my stubby 6 year old hands would move the comforter back by only an inch. It was enough space to breathe fresh air and eyeball the closet without being entirely exposed. Scanning the room for danger, my head would slowly peer out from the sea of stuffed animals to look for "El Cucuy."
By K L5 years ago in Families
My first Paint and Sip
My daughter invited me to a Paint and Sip brunch as my Mother's Day gift. This is the first time I had been to such an event. I have been seeing posts on Facebook for several years of couples who have gone to evening painting events but I never had an interest. I'm not much of a drinker so I did not understand why there was such a big deal about sipping a mimosa. I had one that was pineapple and mango and as usual, I did not feel a thing. I also had a large waffle with butter and syrup which was really delicious.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Alyssa From the Ocean
Seven-year-old Alyssa runs energetically across the beach feeling a cool breeze through her waist-length blonde hair and the hot sun on her fair skin. Her blue eyes look down the beach to see the woman with the same hair and eyes lounging in the sun. That is her mother and Alyssa runs towards her giggling. Her mother greets her with a smile as she brushes the sand off her dark purple fishtail.
By Erika Ravnsborg5 years ago in Families