humanity

For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.

Two Ways to Touch Your Nose
Much like there are so many ways to skin a cat, there are a variety of ways to touch your nose. I am thankful for the people that teach me that touching my nose can work by putting my hand directly up to my face. I live a life where touching my nose was done using a backwards method of wrapping my arm around my neck to then graze the side of my nose with the inch of my remaining wingspan.
By Ariel Celeste4 years ago in Humans
Waking Up
Maggie woke up from a vivid dream. Only faint images remained, but it had a lingering impression. Covered in a light clamminess, she swung her feet over the edge of the bed to put her slippers on. It was the middle of winter in a small rural town in Ontario. The house was so cold, now and again, you could hear its bones cracking with booming resonance.
By J. Ellen4 years ago in Humans
The Scent of Death
The Scent of Death is in the Air. It’s more of a feeling, a state of mind, than a fact. Regardless of what it meant, the reality of it was present.
By Trinity Murchie4 years ago in Humans
Unhealthy Eating Habits (Disordered Eating)
*My intent for this project is to help others by letting them understand how unhealthy eating habits have very many bad effects on our bodies and what they look like so that they can seek help as soon as possible, before they become eating disorders. Please do skip ahead if such topics distress you, however, or if you're easily triggered by topics such as eating disorders. Though my intent is to cause awareness for such topics, please skip to the next read if this topic makes you feel uncomfortable. Thanks for your understanding and please be well.
By Emily Clare Burgess4 years ago in Humans
The Practice
I didn’t see it at first. Me hiding inside in the dark. Away from the angry words. The accusations. The dishes pitched across a kitchen, taking aim at someone I hardly knew.
By Joe Luca4 years ago in Humans
The Logistics
The pristine and fully- furnished beach house she purchased on impulse with her first series check had been vacant for years and was just begging for a little drama. An hour drive in her cherry-red convertible brought Celeste to the main entrance where she casually entered the gate code and coasted to the semi-circle driveway. The exterior had been repainted twice since she had bought the property. The semi-gloss coating went from powder-blue, to sun-kissed beige, and back to powder-blue, all at Celeste’s request, even though she had never physically been there. Often Celeste wondered how she had ever managed to make her life so complicated, and furthermore, why anyone actually complied with her requests.
By Sram4 years ago in Humans
An Open Letter to All of the Unsung Heroes of the Coronavirus Pandemic...
Disclaimer: This post makes reference to the Coronavirus Pandemic that has been a traumatic time for many people. If you have been impacted by this and feel you need support please talk to a medical professional.
By Trisha Dunbar4 years ago in Humans
A Letter For When You're Feeling Sad
Dear (your name), Sadly it happens. We all feel sad sometimes. But trust me, there will be brighter days. I hope everything clears up soon, and that whatever it is that is going on is solved. I also hope that you and your family are safe and healthy as well. I really, truly hope that everything works out. There will be good days and bad days and while we don't like the bad days (in fact some days are so bad we want to bang our head against a wall c:) that's what makes us cherish the good days even more. So hopefully after this storm you can relax in the sun for a while!!!
By Emily Clare Burgess4 years ago in Humans
The How to Handle Corona Virus?
The Complete Guide to LIFE AFTER CORONA VIRUS and How It's Changing the World Introduction: What is Corona Virus and How Does it Affect You?
By Suresh Mkumar4 years ago in Humans
Nana In The Red Light District
"Where the bloody hell have you brought me?!" It's December 2002 and, in my wisdom, I have brought my nana to Amsterdam to celebrate her 80th birthday.
By Alex Frederickson4 years ago in Humans
Don’t Expect Apologies, Forgive and That’s it!. Top Story - January 2022.
Who hasn’t decided not to act against a problem until an apology arrives from the other part? Because I had. Many times in my past.
By Carlos Velasco4 years ago in Humans
Mr. Pearson
I'm pretty sure seventh grade is weird for everyone. You're not the top of the food chain, you're not the bottom, you just are. In the early 2000s school was no different from probably how you remember it: If one could just get through the first few classes to lunch they would be fine. There was always that one class though wasn't there? The one that separated you from lunch. The last one before you could freely talk with your friends and argue with style and sophistication about the gourmet courses served a la cafeteria de garbage.
By John Eva4 years ago in Humans