friendship

C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"

To what extent can people be heartless?
When I was 24 years old with great bravado, I used to spend $500 a month to sponsor a 16-year-old girl, then after I learned my lesson and raised a white-eyed wolf, I stopped doing such self-moving things.
By Lonetoft4 years ago in Humans
DITTY
Chichi has many names. It means many things. Some say stunning. Some say Vulgar. Some say Pretentious. Some say Perfect.
By Lazywriter414 years ago in Humans
7 Magical Ways To Bounce Back From Your Mistakes.
Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. No one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes at some point. While making a mistake can be frustrating, it can also be a learning opportunity. By understanding what went wrong and taking steps to prevent future mistakes, we can often come out of the experience stronger and wiser.
By Charles Mazaba4 years ago in Humans
Dead Birds and Funerals
The two little J sisters walked hand-in-hand into our backyard on a bright sunny summer morning. They were maybe six and four years old, pretty little girls with long blond hair and wide blue eyes in matching floral sundresses. They lived around the corner and across the street. I was surprised to see them.
By Vivian R McInerny4 years ago in Humans
The Irony of Social Media
There are those that will argue that social media has made this a better world. They might refer to the fact that people can connect in seconds with almost anyone in any part of the world, and information can be shared instantly.
By Rita Duponty4 years ago in Humans
Stop Asking Our Loved Ones When They Are Getting Married. Like, Now.
My husband tells this story about the time he told someone to f* off at a wedding. Still to this day I wondered how much he had to drink before he worked up the extreme confidence to say it.
By Ellen Frances4 years ago in Humans
BABY BOY.
I am here just like you are. Let that be the fundamental law of what we will build. It is refreshing to be graced with an uncontaminated mind. We can delve into how we came to be but that will unravel itself as time passes. I have no idea how our story ends and the chapter where I meet my end will lead you to pick up the pen. What moves me will now inhabit you. I spend my time doing different things and each moment we are gifted together; my presence will be the display of a select few. Simply because I and the breadth of my knowledge is too vast to be conceived in one breath. So, I will offer you wisdom when I can. Wisdom that comes from digging deep. I ethically mine slutty caves for precious jewels, analytically implement them, and avoid the mind fields. When it is your turn to dig deep this will be your guide and sometimes serve as a reminder to keep moving.
By Fabio Baxter4 years ago in Humans
Dancing for the Dying
I dressed up for the dying. That's right, while they were trying to navigate through the last stages of life, I concentrated on bringing some kind of light to them. And I'm happy to say that I did deliver a light - it was in my clothes. I had a wardrobe so lovely yet under-appreciated but seeing how they all just perked up, smiling and praising my outfits - well, it gave a whole new meaning to ‘dressing for the occasion.’ For that light which I saw in their eyes, that understanding of beauty, well I knew that far beyond science claiming their aging minds were misfiring, their spirits were, however, indeed solid.
By K.P. Sami4 years ago in Humans
I dream of Jeanne
It's always hard when we lose someone, but this one almost crushed me. I hadn’t seen or spoken to her in 10 years - but honestly nothing went sour, we all just get so busy and drift apart …but dear God, there was a time when we were like soul sisters. Looking back, I see humongous, dark sunglasses, raven hair either in a thick, straight bob or a poufy, 1960's/Amy Winehouse bun, bold, deep red lips, a perfectly tailored cheetah-print coat with a wide collar, black tights, short skirt, red kitten heels or some smashing rock-and -roll leather boots, some kind of wild, fabulous designer handbag and of course, a cigarette always ready to go.
By K.P. Sami4 years ago in Humans
Our Many Faces
There is a touching scene in one of my favorite movies, ‘Good Will Hunting’, which focuses on Sean (played by Robin Williams), a former prodigious mathematician turned psychologist, who is mentoring Will Hunting (played by Matt Damon) but also providing guidance to a young man going through a tough time. Will is gifted but also has suffered physical abuse and mental trauma having lived with different foster families who did not treat him well. Sean notices Will not really sharing who he is fully and that is not just the case with Sean at first in their sessions but also with Will’s new girlfriend, Skylar.
By Ben W4 years ago in Humans
Do You Know The Powerful Secret To A Loving Relationship?
It is said that love is the most powerful emotion. Love gives us the ability to see beauty and possibility where others may see only darkness and despair. Love fills us with hope and courage, and it is the foundation of lasting relationships.
By rakesh panse4 years ago in Humans
Ben
Ben arrived at the airport in cargo. His huge crate metal door which had been secured shut with 8 zip ties. The woman at the cargo counter, verified my ID and handed me
By Cece Rubin4 years ago in Humans