humanity

Humanity begins at home.

The Mess Tin
Willem peeked around the edge of the burnt-out building. Since the German’s attack on Holland, there was a lot of damage everywhere. Piles of brick, splintered wood and twisted metal lay in the streets. Many structures were so battered they were unstable. The dust in the air made Willem sneeze. He rubbed his nose and wiped his hand on his sooty britches.
By Catherine Gail4 years ago in Families
How to Save Money With Biodegradable Diapers?
You definitely have a lot on your mind right now if you're a parent of a baby still in diapers. One of them is definitely changing diapers, and another is probably how much money you spend on them overall and how many diapers you wind up throwing away as a result. And also, sleep. Remember sleep?
By Jessica Hansen4 years ago in Families
3 People with Unimaginable Strength Who Saved Someone's Life
3 People with Unimaginable Strength Who Saved Someone's Life Angela Cavallo Living in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and in her late 50s in 1982 was Angela Cavallo.
By Nikos Koukos4 years ago in Families
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A GOOD MOTHER
A mother is the female parent of a child. A woman may be considered a mother by virtue of having given birth, by raising a child who may or may not be her biological offspring.
By Uthman Monarch4 years ago in Families
Grandma and Me
When I opened my eyes for the first time, you were by my side, you loved me more than anything in this life. I grew up a little bit and we shared the same room together. You told me interesting stories. We had sheep, chickens and a donkey. We used to take care of them together.
By Thayrile4 years ago in Families
Diary of a Caregiver: Confession #1
Waiting for the Bus I've been my mom's 24/7 caregiver since November 2020 (overall I've been her caregiver since April 2013). It all began around noon on Tuesday November 10, 2020.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Families
A 3-year-old child in Lanzhou was blocked from seeking medical treatment due to gas poisoning, and died due to delayed treatment!
The virus did not cause death, but the indifference of human hearts caused one life after another to leave us, which eventually became one of the "prices".
By news4 years ago in Families
Making Breakfast for my Family on a Saturday Morning
I tried to sleep in, but I’m awake before 5:30 AM, as usual. The coming daybreak washes away anymore pretense of rest. With a sigh, I open my eyes to the quiet darkness, as my bladder demands - and the desparately meowing cat; apparently, his bladder is demanding relief, too. (Yes, our cat appears to be house trained - he won’t “go” indoors.- convenient, but odd, as most cats like a litterbox. But I digress …) I actually enjoy being awake alone in the early mornings, but despise unravelling myself from the warm blankets of my shared bed, leaving my husband snuggled in so he can try to capture a few more moments of shut-eye on his own.
By Archived User4 years ago in Families
Is the Lottery Wishful Thinking?
Thoughts on the Powerball lottery frenzy in Texas Circa November 5, 2022: Yes, I bought a lottery ticket. Ok, I bought a few.
By Sarah Hatfield4 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 Junglist4 years ago in Families
24 Reasons A Mom Is On Her Phone When She's Watching Her Kids
"She was on her phone the whole time…" Recently, I picked my daughter up from my parents. They watch her a few days a week while I juggle caring for my toddler son and trying to write. I ask my usual questions,
By Katharine Chan4 years ago in Families
It's Not You, It Never Was.
My mother once said that as long as I was safe she didn’t care about the world, but then I started to care more about the world than being safe. Having a complicated relationship with your parents feels strange. All my mother had ever done was try to love me while not loving herself. My mother was not the person who raised me, my other mom did. It was always bio mom was the mother or her first name, and adopted mom was mom or mama. My mother tried her hardest to give me the best life possible and adoption was the answer.
By Nat 4 years ago in Families