humanity
Humanity begins at home.
Thrifting and the Middle Class
My earliest memories of thrift shopping are of dark stores with racks jam-packed with dresses, suits, and jackets. Big boxes filled to the brim with children’s clothing, underwear, fashion accessories, and stuffed animals congregated in the middle of the stores. We tore through them, looking for something that fit us and that we liked. Shelves with old toys and books lined the walls, usually in the back.
By Suzy Jacobson Cherry4 years ago in Families
"Immortal Love: A Saga of Vampires, Werewolves, Humans, and Gods" - Episode 16: The Dark Side of Immortality
The night sky was as dark as ever, and the full moon was shining its light upon the forest. The air was filled with a tense energy as the vampires, werewolves, and humans gathered for a meeting. The gods were nowhere to be seen, as they rarely interfered in the affairs of mortals.
By francis lim4 years ago in Families
"Immortal Love: A Saga of Vampires, Werewolves, Humans, and Gods" - Episode 15: Uncovering the Past
It had been months since the incident with the hunters, and things had finally started to settle down for Lila and Aiden. Lila had fully embraced her new life as a vampire, and Aiden had been helping her adjust to her new abilities.
By francis lim4 years ago in Families
"Immortal Love: A Saga of Vampires, Werewolves, Humans, and Gods" - Episode 14: The Consequences of Forbidden Love
As soon as the sun went down, Raven set out on her mission. She had to find the lost talisman before it was too late. The talisman was said to be the only thing that could break the curse of the werewolves, and without it, they would be doomed to roam the earth in their wolf form forever.
By francis lim4 years ago in Families
"Immortal Love: A Saga of Vampires, Werewolves, Humans, and Gods" - Episode 13: The Unveiling of Dark Secrets
As the night fell over the town, the streets were bathed in darkness, and the only sounds that could be heard were the rustling of leaves and the distant howling of wolves. Despite the eerie atmosphere, Lily felt safe as she walked down the quiet street towards her house. She had been staying with her vampire lover, Damien, for the past week, and while she enjoyed his company, she longed for the familiarity of her own home.
By francis lim4 years ago in Families
Memories of the May
Making May Baskets When I was a little girl in Minnesota, we made May Baskets in school. I remember cutting construction paper into strips and weaving them together. We would then fold up the woven sheets and secure them into little boxes with staples or glue, finally stapling on a handle made from a strip of construction paper. We made flowers with tissue and pipe cleaners to fill our little baskets. We would take them home with us to wait until May 1, when we would trudge over to the neighbor's house, hang the baskets on the door, knock, and run. It was great fun.
By Suzy Jacobson Cherry4 years ago in Families
Lost Last Words
Allow me to save you the suspense. I lost my mother's last words. One forgetful moment and they were gone. ... She had been battling cancer for several months. In the end, she was heavily medicated and then sedated in hospice. This left her unable to communicate verbally with me and my two sisters for the last few weeks of her life.
By M.K. Scott4 years ago in Families
Controversial things I do as a first time mom:
I am a first time mom to a sassy, fierce, beautiful 7 month old. She is the best part of my world, and I can already tell that she’s going to change the world one day. She knows exactly what she wants, and she doesn’t accept anything less than that. As frustrating as that is right now as her mom, I love that for her.
By Hannah York 4 years ago in Families
The Promise We Made
t was a chilly winter night, and the snowflakes were dancing in the air, as Olivia sat by the fireplace, holding a cup of hot cocoa in her hand. She was lost in thought, thinking about her past, and the promise she had made to herself and her daughter, Emily.
By Abdullah Sajid4 years ago in Families
