family
Family unites us; but it's also a challenge. All about fighting to stay together, and loving every moment of it.
Winter Medicine. Runner-Up in The Ritual of Winter Challenge.
You know it’s winter by the lake effect snow about to bury Central New York. My dad recites the thermostat rules, my mom reorganizes the mudroom, and I press play on my annual reminder that they chose this tundra. Wayne Mahar foreshadowing the weather on the evening news while we eat dinner. Two to three feet likely, below freezing temperatures, whiteout conditions. It’s barely November. Joanie Mahoney comes on after Wayne, and my dad smashes the mute button before her campaign ad can play. She’s on the radio, the news, the billboards, and yard signs. My dad says what he’d like to do if he ever sees her. We laugh, even my mom.
By Nicky Frankly10 months ago in Humans
Lying to Children. Honorable Mention in The Ritual of Winter Challenge.
“Fuck! How hard is it to put your laundry in the basket?” Freeing soiled man-panties from entrapment by my ankles I silent head-cursed my husband. Prepared to deliver daily commands of urgency to children, I instead irritably demanded to know why Holly was at the foot of the stairs crying. I am not a morning person even on the best of days and this clearly, was not the best.
By Jessica McGlaughlin10 months ago in Humans
Shrimp for Christmas
It’s all right, dear. You can skip the ham this Christmas. The goose, and turkey, and whatever else, too. Unless you want to hand out a feast to the forest creatures? Lady Bountiful meets Father Christmas? Hey, you do you, my dear, but there’s already a lot of holiday spirits running amok; if you wish to aim for one of our seats with everything else on your plate, then by all means, carry on. But I would submit that you can strike Chief Cook and Bottle Washer off the list.
By Meredith Harmon10 months ago in Humans
One of the World's Saddest Songs You've Never Heard - Written in 5-Minutes and Recorded in One Take on a Single Instrument. Content Warning.
A song written in five minutes, recorded with one instrument, and captured in a single take is quietly breaking hearts and astonishing the few who have heard it.
By Damon Blalack10 months ago in Humans
Sankta Lucia Day
Sankta Lucia Day By Kirsten Miles Sankta Lucia Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum has always been one of my most treasured days of the year. With singing, shopping, eating, and merry making, it holds a very special place in my heart. This year, I took my young niece to the show so she could experience the magic of it, just as I had as a little girl.
By Kirsten Miles10 months ago in Humans
Not Prepared To Fail
Introduction There are many ways to view winter and prepare for it. This challenge is another I know I might fail at. It seems the criteria and qualities that get you favoured by Vocal are ones I do not have. Having said that, my friends and audience know how excellent my work is.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Humans
