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Who wore it best?
Red carpet, white lights, and beautiful people are the makings of marvelous night. Awards are given, and hit music is performed. Everyone reminisces about the connection they have with the humanitarian of the evening. Anyone who is anyone knows the location of the private afterparty, and plan to arrive fashionably late to secure an immense entrance. The cameras flash and patrons dance. Everything is everything for just a little while. Unfortunately, sometimes before the sum rises, the opinions and comments of others will dim the accomplishments and bright lights of the paparazzi in the evening before.
By Alisha Jones6 years ago in Families
Dad Bonds
After returning from the park, where she had been playing with her granddaughter, Shelby innocently turned on her computer and opened her HeadLibra social media page, like she usually did. The first post she saw was by her Aunt Cacey “My brother died at breakfast today. I need a ticket to Montana.” Cacey only had one brother, Shelby’s step father, Charles. Shelby screamed at the words, and grabbed for her teddy bear. The old bear had lost an eye, but it was precious to Shelby. It was one of the first gifts Charles had given her. Shelby could not think of a worse way to find out about the death of a man who had loved her, and taught her to love.
By Jennique Lee6 years ago in Families
The Chest from Milan
The um... ...the news about Nonno’s passing didn’t make... as big of a commotion in the family as I thought it would... and... I know that the last year hasn’t been easy for any of us right now, so I'm sorry ahead of time... but I expected more from us.
By Luigi Alvarez6 years ago in Families
TO MY DAUGHTER
I Think I Must have Re-Written This Letter Over A Thousand Times, trying To Find The right words to say to you. Averi, My life didn't begin until you were born, with every breath you took brought A new adventure, Feelings that I had never experienced. You gave me A new understanding of the meaning of life.
By Daphne Sutherlun6 years ago in Families
Three Good Deeds To Show Your Children
When you are raising children, you are looking for tools to provide to them and guide them through the world, let them grow, and be the human being they want to be. Sometimes there are moments that you don't know what you are doing, what values you should take in situations you have not been in before while parenting. Keep in mind that it is fine to rethink values through the parenting process. We are all human beings after all.
By Agnes Laurens6 years ago in Families
Eat Placenta
We can do what with our Placenta? That's right. The important organ that surrounds your baby to protect her and pass her vital nutrients can be encapsulated and then ingested. But why would we do this? This is a question I think all mother's to be should at least learn a little about. Advocates of placenta consumption say it combats postpartum depression, boosts milk supply, and restores iron levels. Not every mother suffers from postpartum depression. However, if you can take something natural like your placenta that is unique to your body and your baby, rather than some medicine with some possibly strong side effects, why not give this a try? It is not too expensive and usually cost around $200 for about 200 capsules and you have to find an expert who can handle (pick up) and preserve your placenta quickly. Tradition and holistic medical customs embrace a number of potential advantages which come from ingesting the placenta.
By Ashley Morrison6 years ago in Families
MOM FOREVER
Name is the first-ever gift a baby receives when she comes into the world, and their meaning is as much important as the name is. The name is the first thing that someone knows about you. A name tells a lot about someone, the name is the first part of your identity and that's why it should be special. so here we are presenting the top 12 most popular and trendy names of black girls with amazing meanings that you want to give to your child
By Dandelionclub6 years ago in Families
The Blackest Book
My mother had a stroke. Full, left sided paralysis. Permanent. It was an incredibly heart breaking and stressful time to witness and support her through. I knew that only death would cure her. I gave her a small black book to write some of her memories in. I didn't read what she wrote as I thought it was private. The weeks flew by and then the months. There was a slow, excruciating debilitation throughout that time. She became quieter, less interested in anything. She slipped further and further away from me and then she died. That was it. Death was so final. It didn't matter that she was 82 years old at the time. Having your mother in your life is often the most beautiful part of your life but you don't know that at the time. The time I had with her would never be enough.
By Pauline Koppel6 years ago in Families
The Tide
I don't have many memories from when I was a very young child. I remember things from the past here and there at random. A lot of times, they are trivial things like what toy I got in my Burger King kid's meal in 1999. It was a gold plated Pokémon card by the way. However, there are a few memories I will always remember and cherish. This one is about a small good deed that meant a lot to me.
By Amanda Cermeno6 years ago in Families
