humanity
Humanity begins at home.
The New American Dream For Women
There was a time when just about every little girl in America dreamed of her wedding day. She thought of a special day in the future, where she’d dress like a princess, invite all of her friends and family, and marry her Prince Charming. Then they would buy a house, have three or four children, and live happily ever after.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer4 years ago in Families
Cold
When winter comes, the sheep and goats grow new coats, the horses put on their furry pants, and the camels put on their sister-in-law's new felt clothes (only the heavier camels are still bare-assed), and it seems that only the cows are still wearing their sparse hair. So only the cows got special treatment and slept in the nest like people, while the horses, sheep, and camels all spent the night in the open. At most, a wall of sheep dung was built around the sheep - what could be done to keep out the cold? I guess it's just protection against wolves.
By Michael M Jones4 years ago in Families
Father Value
Family structures can be connected to the idea of a family tree. The structure is based upon who had breed together to create the family that exists as a whole and tends to continue to grow. Family structures can also be defined by the roles or power each individual has in the lineage. Normally the Grandmother and her husband hold the highest power that gets passed down to their children, eldest to youngest, and they pass it down to their children. I’ve learned hierarchy proves nothing other than age being increased, in my opinion of the black families. Much like other populations, we tend to suffer from single-parent households and poverty. I plan to discuss the findings of Patricia Thomas of Duke University on the effects of father presence in black homes.
By Drako the Righter4 years ago in Families
The Man Who Cried For Help
I once had a conversation sitting in front of a little empty house with a man who was crying for help. We talked about life, religion, family, and the difficulties that he had been going through alone for years. The reason I remember this man is because of what I felt as he shared a heartbreaking story that I can't recall the details of. I felt the pain that he spoke of, I could feel it inside of my chest. It felt like I was being crushed and there was little hope of a happier life ahead of me. As soon as we finished talking, the feeling was gone.
By Conner Skaggs4 years ago in Families
A Grandmother's Trust
Growing up, I always thought of you as the perfect grandmother. There had never been a moment where I didn't want to spend the night at your house; even when you lived thousands of miles away. It had gotten so bad, that I actually would keep toys and clothes at your house because I knew I'd be back for them at the end of the day. I would even make an imprint on your own belongings for me to come back to later on (just like how I'd write thousands of stories on this old laptop you have; so that I can see how my writing style changed throughout the year). You were my soulmate. You are my soulmate. You.
By 'Lissa Stufflestreet4 years ago in Families
