humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
True Colors
I am Latinx and White, a "mixed breed" with light skin, my skin tans easily in the sun. Having grown up in Southern California, playing and working outside, I grew up tanned most of the year, save a couple months when the weather got too cold for spaghetti straps and short shorts.
By Xiomara Anais4 years ago in Humans
5 Practical Reasons Why Men Are Choosing To Be Single Forever
It’s well known to many that marriage and kids are a black hole that sucks away one’s freedom to enjoy life in his own way or however he wants. There are myriad responsibilities and chores all the time, for years.
By The Soulful Scribbler 4 years ago in Humans
Wonder
Somewhere outside my window a catbird repeatedly mews its tortured cry. My backyard is a sort of aviary. There is a drainage ditch, between my yard and the houses behind me. Over the years living here I have seen many distinct birds. The catbird, for instance, I hear far more than I see, but I have caught sight of a few. Some house wrens made a nest inside my Victorian lamppost. Gulls and grackles pass through occasionally, all the way up here in Indiana. Black-capped chickadees, various woodpeckers. Tanagers, of both the summer and scarlet variety. Plenty of robins, finches, sparrows, starlings. Goldfinches usually migrate through in little flocks at some point, a wonder to watch, their bright yellow bodies darting in and out of the green foliage in the summer. There are also occasional hawks and many other birds, some I have not managed to identify. My favorites are the cardinals and the blue jays.
By C. Rommial Butler4 years ago in Humans
Before I Knew
After graduation we went to Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles to celebrate my completion of high school and my transition into a self sufficient adult. The mood was celebratory with my extended family gathered around laughing and smiling. I was happy and proud of myself for making it through even with all the adversities but I was also sad. My mom was set to leave for North Carolina early the next morning. We had been together my whole life and it was a bit scary to think about what life separate from her would be like. I was scared about doing it on my own. I was also really excited to live my life the way I envisioned. I had a job and I planned to live in the apartment I grew up in. I also had a full-ride scholarship for my first two years of college. Everything was falling into place or so I thought.
By Paizli hill4 years ago in Humans
Turkey Day For One
I threw on my sage green Carhart hoodie over my long john shirt. It looked freaking cold outside but I wanted something to drink. Something with a kick that wouldn't make this day feel so bad! I totally had forgotten it was the day before Thanksgiving. My #2 favorite holiday. Halloween of course takes the lead on that one. Both for very different reasons. Halloween for the day is all about sugary sweets and playing dress-up in the land of pretend. Thanksgiving for my love to cook and nurture. Having my family and friends gathered to share in catch-up stories, playful bantering and, recipe exchanges... all with a background of colorful fall leaves that can barely be seen as the fresh snow has begun to drown out everything.
By Crystal Rae4 years ago in Humans
