family

Family unites us; but it's also a challenge. All about fighting to stay together, and loving every moment of it.

Nostalgia of Rural India Life
I am 42, a mother of two kids under six, and nowadays nostalgia often hits me. I try to quench it with my art. Here, I am depicting evening time and hospitality in the village I grew up in, India.
By Seema Patelabout a month ago in Humans
The Tradition We Almost Forgot
Every year, on the first cold evening of winter, my grandmother lit a single candle in the middle of the kitchen table. No decorations.
By TariqShinwariabout a month ago in Humans
The Tradition I Didn’t Understand Until It Was Almost Gone
Every Sunday morning, my grandmother did the same thing. She woke up before the sun, long before anyone else in the house stirred. She washed her face, wrapped a shawl around her shoulders, and stood quietly in the kitchen as water boiled on the stove.
By TariqShinwariabout a month ago in Humans
The Bread and the Dark
This is not, of course, how meteorology works — the days of the week do not in fact somehow self-arrange thus — but it feels like it does in my memory. The first true snow, the one that sticks, the one that changes the garden into something else entirely, comes on a Thursday evening, as the light is giving up. And in the morning on Friday, I make bread.
By Neli Ivanovaabout a month ago in Humans
Warmth, rituals, and quiet Winter magic
I sit here, metaphorical pen in hand, hovering over metaphorical paper, but actually, hunched over the keyboard, with fingers itching to write of glorious winter rituals.
By Antoni De'Leonabout a month ago in Humans
Virgo Woman & Sagittarius Man Compatibility Score. AI-Generated.
When a Virgo woman and a Sagittarius man come together, the connection is anything but boring. This pairing brings together two very different worldviews: Virgo’s grounded, detail-oriented approach to life meets Sagittarius’ optimistic, freedom-loving spirit. Their relationship can feel like a constant lesson in balance—between planning and spontaneity, realism and idealism. While attraction and curiosity often spark quickly, long-term harmony requires patience, understanding, and mutual respect for each other’s differences.
By Inspire and Funabout a month ago in Humans
Why We Have a Responsibility to Help the Palestinian People
Across history, moments of prolonged human suffering have challenged the world’s sense of empathy and responsibility. The situation facing the Palestinian people is one such moment. It is not only a political issue or a regional conflict—it is, at its core, a humanitarian crisis that affects everyday lives in profound ways.
By charliesamuelabout a month ago in Humans
The Bridge of Whispers
THE STORY The river Seren ran calmly between two villages: Willowbrook on the left bank and Mapleford on the right. Once, the villages had been one community. Children played together, merchants traded freely, and festivals were celebrated on the banks of the river. But a quarrel over land ownership decades ago had split the town in two.
By M.Farooqabout a month ago in Humans
The Lighthouse of Hope
THE STORY The town of Rafiya Bay stretched along a jagged coastline, where the ocean met the cliffs in foamy waves. Generations of families had fished these waters, navigating storms, tides, and hidden rocks. And for generations, the lighthouse at the edge of the cliff had guided them home safely.
By M.Farooqabout a month ago in Humans
The Garden of Silent Hearts
THE STORY The town of Saharabad had once been famous for its gardens. Every home had a little patch of greenery, a few flowers, or a small vegetable patch. But the largest garden, in the center of town, had been abandoned for years.
By M.Farooqabout a month ago in Humans
The Sound of the Bell
THE STORY The town of Almarah was once known for one thing above all else — its bell. Every morning at sunrise, the old bell in the town square rang softly, echoing through narrow streets and open windows. It marked the beginning of the day, calling shopkeepers to open their doors, children to hurry to school, and elders to sit outside with their tea.
By M.Farooqabout a month ago in Humans
The Change You Don’t Notice Until You Do
How many times have you returned to a place — just a month later, or maybe a year — and realized that something has shifted? Maybe the building looks the same, the people still sit in the same spots, the streets haven’t moved an inch… and yet, somehow, everything feels different.
By Luna Vaniabout a month ago in Humans