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A Christmas Story
The holidays are that time of year that we can all agree can be tough on those of us who have either struggled with the loss of loved ones or just trying to survive day by day. Between the pandemic, and prices from gas to groceries being more expensive it gets a little more stressful.
By Paula Cushman2 years ago in Families
Odd companions
Kesha woke from her long slumber, disoriented and unsure of her surroundings. As she moved slowly, she blinked her big green eyes and tried to focus. She felt odd, like something wasn’t normal and as she looked around in her room she began to remember. She had returned home from an adventure needing rest like her life depended on it. The adventure before that began to unfold in her mind and caused a tear to fall from her eye and hit the floor. She had met her true love and they had enjoyed a passionate, but short time together. They had been found by the king’s men and were chased, hunted and her love, Vallen had died protecting her. He begged her to leave, to save herself. She looked down at her bedding and saw the eggs she had laid. She remembered being so tired when she reached her home and had laid 3 eggs almost in her sleep. “Thank the creator” she thought as she stroked each one gently.
By Gina Solomon2 years ago in Families
Would You Love Your Parents No Matter What?
Author's preface: This is a republication of a piece I wrote way back in 2017 for an alternate web publishing platform that is eerily similar to Vocal yet much larger and more successful. It is also one from which I have had my account suspended on two separate occasions, including the most recent "suspension" over two years ago now which appears in all likelihood to have become a permanent ban. I am providing a link here to the recently republished on Vocal version of that article.
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Families
Why do we need a housemaid?
Our eazymaid portal is an assemblage of various MOM-approved Maid Agencies in Singapore and is a one-stop solution for maid hiring. Registered maid agencies must upload verified maid information, allowing registered users to view such information. The registered users can access the eazymaid portal with the given credentials, select the maid details, interact, chat, negotiate, and finalize the hiring. The maid agencies, registered under the portal, take care of the hiring process, thereby reducing the hassle of running around for the employer and the maid as well. Acting as a bridge between the employer and the prospective maid, the agency plays its role in hiring a suitable maid via the eazymaid portal.
By Eazymaid Pte Ltd2 years ago in Families
An Overview of Furniture Design Trends for 2022
Because there are so many options in the modern furniture market, it can be challenging for a buyer to choose the right design. This is because there are so many different ways to do it, and each has its style and appeal. Modern furniture trends aren't just there to make your home look better and more stylish.
By AVRS furniture2 years ago in Families
My husband and I keep trying for a son but we always got daughters, Is there something wrong with me?
The reason why our society lags behing in various economic sectors is because our women are trapped inside a bubble of social equality where men do not allow them to come forward and prove their worth on equal footing.
By Awa Nyassi2 years ago in Families
The Mommy Diaries: Baby's Wardrobe - Dos &Don'ts
In June of this year, my life got turned upside with the birth of my son. It was simultaneously the most exciting and most terrifying thing to ever happen. Exciting because he was finally here and I was no longer pregnant. Terrifying because I realized everything that I had heard, learned and read about babies was finally being put into practice and I didn't want to mess up.
By L. M. Williams2 years ago in Families
Learn How to Say No to Say Yes to a Much Improved Life
Learn How to Say No to Say Yes to a Much Improved Life The act of refusing something is one that frequently puts people in an awkward position. You should make it a priority to assist as many of your close friends, members of your family, and coworkers as you can. But others will view you as a doormat if you constantly give in to other people's demands and say yes to everything they ask of you.
By Estalontech2 years ago in Families
One Year Without Mom
I lost everything in an instant, and it reshaped my life. This is an anniversary I was not prepared to acknowledge, nor will I ever be. The cold silence of the concrete stone of the ages that is your loss. I learned how to love by following your pattern. I lost you a year ago today, on October 26, 2021. I wish that we had a head start, some warning signs. A head start to treatment (before Stage 3 of an aggressive breast cancer), better doctors, and a fair chance for survival. More than what was given to you under the circumstances that reared their ugly head. Your presence steadied me, and acted as a safety net in a world of uncertainty. No one is prepared to close the door on a chapter of their existence. And I cannot leave you behind. You were too sweet for this world and the suffering you endured the final 10 months of your life. I wanted to be here to take accountability and be your voice in case you lost yours. I wanted to make certain that you did not have to stumble in the darkness alone, but be the bridge to make a safe path. The silence cuts through like the winds of the Arctic. Still, cold, lonely. And I have never heard such a deafening sound as the one when the phone doesn't ring anymore. Your sweet, soft, semi-low voice on the other end. You would chat with me for hours, always beginning with the wild and wacky current events of the world, local happenings, politics. I never tired of your calls. Your bubbly personality was infectious. And wry wit at times sharp, often calling out the nonsense and folly. And I listened to your hearty laugh and searing, yet good-natured sense of humor. And we would find ourselves hours in, sharing laughs, meal planning, secrets, and making memories.
By Stephanie Marley McMechan2 years ago in Families