Families

The Fall. Top Story - June 2026.

We were at the park. It was Autumn, but the day was unnaturally warm for the time of year. We had finally finished playing tag in the interactive game zone, and I convinced him to move on. To let other children have a turn.

Small Victories After a Loss. Top Story - April 2026.

I used to call my Mom every night at 10:30 and ask if she was in for the night. She was never in, but she was happy to have her son call and ask.

Celebrating Mother's Day When Your Mom Has Passed Away. Top Story - March 2026.

Losing Your Mom If you have lost your mom, it's difficult enough, but it's even harder when her special day comes around. I know how it feels. I lost my mother. The first year was the worst. I remember how lost I felt. I just couldn't understand why she had to die when so many other people I knew still had their mothers.

Precious Train Moments with Mama. Top Story - March 2026.

“There’s the train!” he yells excitedly, squinting off into the distance. The train rumbles into the station, and the doors slowly part. We hop aboard, take a seat, and our Sunday excursion has begun.

Wise~Guys. Top Story - January 2026.

— Look Behind what's in Front of You ~ Make Good Choices — Hey, So how you Doin'..! Made~Men — Mobster Movies romanticise a distinctive, elegant appearance, impeccable attire style, along with the 'Families' expressive lingo. Making their 'Bones' gave them Panache — with vintage fedoras, tailored pin-striped suits, mirror-polished wing-tip shoes adorned with tassels; with their 'Gun Moll' gorgeous dates on their arms.

Christmas Abroad: Celebrating the Holidays Without Family. Top Story - December 2025.

I moved to South Korea in 2017. I was twenty-two years old and excited to start my career as an English Second Language Teacher. With a Bachelor's degree and six hundred dollars in my bank account, I set off for Busan.

The~Look. Top Story - November 2025.

Our Caroline O'Hanlon asked why there is nothing in my story 'Suits' about women's era clothing. So, I decided to write this follow up along with her input. Cj's CalBud, Jay

~Suits~. Top Story - October 2025.

~ Dress-Code ~ Dress for Success Progressions ~ Twin, Lar, and I worked after school at Kinney Shoe Stores; Best Shoe-Dogs, ever. At the time mandatory to wear complete suits-ties: Fell in love with the cute cashier; lesson learned don't play in your own backyard! Whew, a lot of gabby-girls flowed through all day - shoulda stayed in that biz...!

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