extended family
All about how to stay connected, strengthen ties and talk politics with your big, happy extended family.
The Time Between Us
In a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and meandering streams, there stood an old oak tree, its branches reaching towards the sky like gnarled fingers tracing memories of the past. Beneath its shade, two souls were destined to reunite after years of separation.
By Kenechukwu Prince Eneasato 3 years ago in Families
The Jest of Politics: A Chronicle of Pranks and Power
In the heart of the bustling city, where the corridors of power intersected with the whimsy of human nature, there existed a tradition as old as politics itself—the art of the political prank. From the jesters of medieval courts to the modern-day activists armed with wit and cunning, the history of political pranks was as rich and colorful as the tapestry of democracy itself.
By Virginus Nzubechi3 years ago in Families
What's one food most people are eating that probably causes cancer?
It is essential to approach this question with caution and precision, as making blanket statements about specific foods causing cancer can be misleading. However, one dietary factor that has been linked to an increased risk of cancer is processed meats. Processed meats include various types of meats that have been preserved through smoking, curing, salting, or adding preservatives. Examples include bacon, sausages, hot dogs, and deli meats.
By Nasimullah3 years ago in Families
The Winged Serpent Next to Me: A Tribute to My Grandma's Legacy
Amidst the Hour of the Winged Snake 2024, in the midst of the celebration of Worldwide Women's Day, I'm constrained to recap the story of the person who has been my mainstay of solidarity and wellspring of motivation: my grandmother. A delicate yet tough soul, my grandmother encapsulates the calm determination celebrated by Voices in Minor. All through the excursion of my life, she has remained alongside me, offering faithful help, sustaining care, and significant insight that have formed me into the singular I am today. In the godlike expressions of Maya Angelou, my grandmother has instructed me that it's not the words we utter or the activities we withdraw an enduring impression, yet rather the manner in which we cause others to feel. Her presence transmits warmth, generosity, and sympathy, making a permanent imprint on all lucky enough to know her. Similar as Harriet Tubman, my grandmother puts stock in the force of dreams and the potential inside every one of us to impact positive change on the planet. She imparted in me the conviction that with persistence, constancy, and energy, I can try to accomplish the unimaginable and arrive at my objectives, regardless of the hindrances I might confront. Notwithstanding confronting her own portion of difficulties and misfortunes, my grandmother stays unflinching in her purpose, much the same as the allegorical tea sack expressively communicated by Eleanor Roosevelt. It is notwithstanding affliction that her solidarity really sparkles, uncovering the profundity of her versatility and the size of her boldness. As Virginia Woolf once commented, for the vast majority of history, mysterious was a lady. My grandmother may not be a popular figure or a Nobel Laureate, yet her impact stretches out a long ways past the bounds of our loved ones. She is a reference point of light in a world frequently covered in murkiness, a wellspring of solace in the midst of unrest, and a demonstration of the force of adoration and constancy. In this Season of the Winged Snake, I praise my grandmother - the mythical beast close to me - for her unflinching affection, her unlimited versatility, and her persevering through beauty. She is my directing star, my friend, and my most noteworthy wellspring of motivation. Her heritage will carry on with on in the existences of every one of those she has contacted, and her soul will keep on directing me as I explore the excursion ahead. As I ponder the endless ways my grandmother has motivated me, I'm helped to remember the significant effect that ladies have had on molding our reality. On this Worldwide Women's Day, let us honor the unprecedented ladies in our lives and praise their commitments to making the world a superior spot for a long time into the future.
By Mahesha Sannaiah 3 years ago in Families
Not Just an Aunt,
Today, had she lived...my Aunt 'Cile (short for Lucile) would have been 100 years old! It boggles the mind to be old enough to think of Centurian milestones in the people that had a larger-than-life influence on you since birth. But today, I pay respect to her and all she has done for me and her other nieces and nephews. Also to honor the person she was as an individual.
By Shirley Belk3 years ago in Families
Dust and Determination: The Battle for Home. Content Warning.
In the heart of a bustling community, there stood a modest compound house that had been home to a diligent tenant for three long years. This tenant, a hardworking woman, had faithfully abided by the rules of the house - sweeping the compound and maintaining cleanliness as per the weekly schedule.
By NII LANTEY PARKER3 years ago in Families
A Trip of Light: The Narrative of Martha Agnes
Stepping off her small bed and pulling a bulky cardigan over her nightgown, Lena headed towards the top of the narrow, steep staircase that led from the attic bedroom to the kitchen below. She listened intently, trying to make out the quiet voices coming from the lower level.
By lahsen ezahouani3 years ago in Families
Notes on my first public appearance.
Photo by Redd F on Unsplash It felt weird to not write anything of consequence last week, after consistently writing for eleven weeks now (this is my twelfth, which feels like a milestone of sorts.) It was nice to just be present, to enjoy the time exploring San Diego with my husband, and to just check out from things for a few days, but it still felt weird, and I felt a little bit guilty. I don’t know where the guilt came from since I don’t technically owe anyone anything, I don’t have an editor or a deadline, and my two-piece a week goal is strictly for myself, but maybe it is because I felt like I was letting myself down a bit or not taking my weekly steps to doing this professionally or reaching my goals. Maybe I just felt like I was letting all of my five paid subscribers down by not providing content that they paid for (even though my five paid subscribers are my mom, my dad, my sister, my aunt and my husband and I think they would all forgive me and still love me even if I never wrote another thing ever again- but seriously, how do I get more paid subscriptions here?!) Maybe I just am taking this journey seriously because I want it so badly, and taking a week off feels like I’m not applying myself. But here I am, and I feel rested, my brain feels fresh, it is the astrological New Year, so onward we go, and it feels like things are about to get much, much easier, even if I don’t quite know how yet.
By Morgan Longford3 years ago in Families
