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A Wild Canasta
Have you ever played Canasta? It calls for at least four players, multiple decks of cards, and all players to be completely dialled in. There is a list of hands that have to be played in order to win. Each card is worth its' number in points. In order to complete a red canasta you must play seven of a kind together; this hand is preferred over the black canasta, which is completed with wild cards. The highest valued canasta, however, is the wild canasta: All cards are either twos or jokers. It is an extremely random hand, because the assorted decks have varying facets.
By Noelle Spaulding 3 years ago in Families
A Slow Sunday
So last night I had a self-proclaimed "night-howler" up in the middle of the night for a few hours and didn't get my full amount of sleep, but hey... that is normal around here. I was surprised, however, when no one woke me up at the crack of dawn!
By Adora Hooper3 years ago in Families
"Every Love Story is a Ghost Story". Content Warning.
I’ve been reading a book of great importance to me. It’s not the content that’s important so much as the person the book belonged to, but we’ll get to that. This is perhaps the fifth or sixth time I have picked this book up and started through it. Sometimes I finish it, sometimes I don’t, sometimes I skip around and read only what I want. No matter the time I devote to it, I always find something new. David Foster Wallace had a way of doing that with his writing. Whether it’s because his sentences can take pages to reach a period, or his lexicon leaves you reaching for your dictionary every few words, or because the works he wrote were layered and complex, revealing small personal truths over a longer period of processing and digestion, DFW consistently makes people slow down and think. For better or worse, Wallace highlighted the most depraved aspects of humanity and his soul. Oblivion is no exception to this rule.
By kp3 years ago in Families
Dear Mother
Dear Mother, In the solemn stillness of my thoughts, I reach out through this letter, a vessel for the words that weigh heavily upon my soul. What can I say, Mother? The words 'I love you' from your lips often come shrouded in the aftermath of scolding, their warmth lost in the chill of discipline.
By Discoveryng Depths3 years ago in Families
Nurturing Virtue in the Digital Age
In today's digital age, where information flows freely and the internet serves as a vast repository of knowledge and entertainment, the task of instilling strong moral values in children has taken on new dimensions. Parents and guardians are faced with the formidable challenge of guiding their children through a virtual world that offers both profound insights and potential pitfalls. This journey of nurturing virtue amidst the digital landscape requires a delicate balance of fostering curiosity, promoting critical thinking, and navigating the concepts of "perplexity" and "burstiness."
By Yannick Simo3 years ago in Families
Love The Grandchildren
The eighteen-year-old called to get some information about building a gun. He called Grandpa. Grandpa told him to build a go-kart. I said, did you tell him that sounds dangerous? Yes, Grandpa said, he did tell him that. The next call was from our grandson to ask if Grandpa had a tool to cut a stock.
By Denise E Lindquist3 years ago in Families
A Journey Towards Gender Equality
In a world where gender norms and societal expectations often dictate the opportunities available to individuals, there exists a persistent struggle for equality. This is the story of several individuals whose lives intersect as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their journey towards gender equality.
By Taimoor3 years ago in Families
The Colors Of My Dragon's Scales
I saw her as the most stunningly beautiful creature imaginable. Graceful in her movements, confident in her melodic voice, with bright shining eyes that could captivate your soul. She stood out from the ordinary creatures around her; the sunlight dancing across the rainbow jewellike scales along her back. When she spread her pearlescent wings wide, the world would stop and stare in awe. I had the fortune of growing up in the shadow of those wings.
By A. J. Schoenfeld3 years ago in Families
Sister of a Sister
One of the first people that can be there to inspire a woman is their mother. Anyone who grows up with their mother around them is given their first possibility for a role model, someone who brought them into the world and will help to lead them through it as they grow up. I was lucky enough to have my mother with me throughout my life, so there are many stories I could write about my experience with her.
By Brea Henderson3 years ago in Families
Sally and Nanny
Once upon a time, in a small town named Willowbrook, lived a young girl named Sally. Sally was an inquisitive and adventurous girl, always seeking thrills and excitement in her life. She lived with her loving family, including her parents and her younger sister, Nani.
By marwa moon7773 years ago in Families
Cool gadget for kitchen
In the bustling realm of culinary exploration and kitchen innovation, the quest for efficiency, versatility, and convenience reigns supreme. Within this ever-evolving landscape, kitchen appliances play a pivotal role, serving as indispensable tools that transform raw ingredients into culinary masterpieces. Among these culinary companions stands the Bullet Mixer Grinder—a compact yet powerful appliance that epitomizes the fusion of functionality and flair.
By vishwa reddy3 years ago in Families
Sister Love
The Dragons beside me are my sisters. One old and one young With four years ahead and eight years behind, I get to learn from experience and be an example to another.
By Bernice Richard3 years ago in Families