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Reparations
She stared at the envelope, her eyes going in and out of focus. She knew what was inside; knew what the letter said. She’d seen them before. Saw her own, saw her husband’s, both of which were locked up safe here at home. It had been suggested they keep them in a safe deposit box at the bank but that was simply laughable.
By Monica Cable5 years ago in Viva
She Was My Good Friend, Until She Tried To Seduce My Husband
My husband and I met Lorraine* and her sister Chloe* (names changed) through a volunteer arts organization several years ago. They were both physically tiny, perhaps five feet and a hundred pounds, and although they were both in their twenties, physically they looked about fourteen. Their voices were childlike too, high and piping, prone to girlish squeals and nervous, tittering laughter. Indeed, they both seemed so young in manner and appearance that I sometimes forgot that they were adult women with college degrees and jobs. They were terribly enthusiastic once they joined up with our arts group, wanting to be a part of everything and be in every committee.
By Deborah Moran5 years ago in Viva
A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating An Aquarius Woman
Jennifer Aniston, Maya Harris, Elizabeth Olsen, Toni Morrison, me. These are but a snippet from the multitude of incredible Aquarius women who have blessed mankind to date. If you’re reading this, then it is safe to say that you’re interested in creating your very own Aquarius woman.
By Fiona Nneka5 years ago in Viva
Women Round The World Prepare To Mark Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month and is an annual, declared month which highlights the contribution of women through out history and contemporary society. It is celebrated in the United States Of America, United Kingdom, and Austria culminating in a day to mark all the achievements made by women through out time on March 8th. It is celebrated in October in Canada with the celebration being Person's Day on October 18th.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in Viva
Love in a Black Book
LOVE IN A BLACK BOOK Lily cranked the heater up in the van, the icy wind confirming her decision to head south. She already got gas and snacks and was anxious to get going. Winter storms were common in March in Billings Montana and usually didn’t faze her, but this year she was determined to vacation in a warmer spot. Her friend Ann was going but now couldn’t. It was pathetic she was going alone.
By Donna Varnes5 years ago in Viva
Goodwill
Sorting through book donations is my favorite part of the job. I can get completely lost in a box of books. That’s why I wait till the quieter afternoons at the thrift store, when one of the other volunteers is out front, to pull out a box and go through it one volume at a time.
By Emma Ballantine 5 years ago in Viva
Promote a Small Business
The date of this writing is March 1, 2021. I have been an Avon fan since the 90's. I am a registered independent sales representative. I have my own Avon website established. I am my only customer at this time because I rejoined the company right before the time that Corona Virus came upon our world, so I've put this endeavor on the backburner as I await a safer, healthier, and more lucrative opportunity to boost my business. I have much to say about the Avon (the company for women) and why I'm such a loyal fan of the company. I will begin by sharing a brief history of the business and my own history with them.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman5 years ago in Viva
Women's History Month Spotlight: Betty Ceus
Natural Bunch Kids Hair Care, was founded by a serial entrepreneur, Betty Ceus. As a single mother of two and preschool educator for over fifteen years Ms. Betty has earned her immense recognition. As one of the top children’s haircare brands in New York and in the haircare field, more than just a Hair Care brand NBK launched their PROTECT-AID KIT™️, a COVID-19 children essential travel kit.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Viva
The Almighty Hand
Blinded by the flashing and ever circling lights, I paused for a moment just before the ante to take a second look at my cards. Unfortunately sunglasses don’t always hide the twitch in the right eye of the enormous man sitting beside me. I threw in my ante.
By Angela Ebell-Solomon5 years ago in Viva
Having Kids is Not a Mandatory Stage of Your Life
Contrary to popular belief, no you do not have to have kids to complete your life. I never gave much thought to having kids when I was growing up. I hated those stupid dolls that you could take care of as if it was your own baby. Who thought that was a good idea? Toymakers were already trying to shove that "have babies" mindset into little kid's faces, huh?
By Xennariel Revenlyr5 years ago in Viva
Gringa
“You have a nice figure, Gringa. But you could still get a little more meat on your bones.” That’s what Jim matter-of-factly suggested to me, right after gesturing his big, expensive gold watch in front of my face towards the passenger seat where I clutched my cell phone with a sweaty palm and frowned down at said bones, the knobby knees and bony thighs I had since childhood. He was shaking his head, craning to leer at the petite females we could see through my window, blonde ponytails swinging as they jogged Kelly Drive, headphones in, oblivious to his judging stares. “Why do white girls like to work out so much? You see so many of these pretty little things running and it’s like girl, you don’t even have an ass, why you tryin’ to get rid of the fat you don’t even have? I don’t like that. I like girls with curves.” Then that chuckle of his – that infantile giggle like he just got away with doing something he shouldn’t have – followed by an emission of cigar breath. I didn’t agree nor refute. I sat there silent and dumb, as I always did and always would in his presence, only this time I had the unwelcome thought that I really should have learned how to jump out of a moving vehicle if it ever came to that. It didn’t, but the reminder tingled at the base of my skull as I checked my phone for the tenth time that minute.
By Andrea Festa5 years ago in Viva
