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As a child, my name, Freesia, would get mistaken for Fuchsia. And before I was born, they’d decided colors, too, had genders—and would place me
Freesia McKeePublished 3 years ago in PoetsBanksy's Message And The Plight Of Climate Change
What transcends culture, differences in language and customs will always be art. The power of images to get the message across could never be diminished. It unifies people into one consciousness. That is why these street artists, who are using their talents to highlight the message of climate change, are so important to me.
The Chipmunks of Mt. Howard, Oregon
Northeast Oregon's Mt. Howard is a beautiful feature of the landscape--boasting views of Lake Wallowa and the valley where Chief Joseph and his people spent their summers. It is home to a variety of wildflowers, the steepest tram in North America, and what must be the most pampered family of chipmunks I've ever met.
Oliver DahlPublished 3 years ago in EarthCreator Spotlight: Sean Patrick
Sean Patrick Kernan is a journalistic film critic with over two decades of industry experience. While he's most known for his involvement with the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the largest film critics organization in the United States and Canada, he also contributes to the "Everyone is a Critic Movie Review Podcast." "Everyone's a Critic" is a weekly series hosted by Sean, music critic Bob Zerull, and film fanatic Josh Adams, and offers three unique perspectives on movies, new and old.
Vocal SpotlightPublished 3 years ago in ResourcesLove, Loss, and Purpose in the NICU
When I speak of my NICU experience, sometimes I am brushed off. Why? Because my NICU experience wasn’t a long one. It can make others uncomfortable.
Krystal RoarkPublished 3 years ago in FamiliesUnapologetically Black.
I am Black. The darkest color on the wheel; The complete absorption of light.
Sierra Ginae.Published 3 years ago in PoetsA Generation of Angst
In 1985, I was about 14 years old and in the eighth grade. Where I come from, we have Junior High schools, so I spent three years in Junior High, seventh, eighth, and ninth grade. Looking back there were some of the most angsty and defining moments of my life.
Michelle DevonPublished 3 years ago in Beatupside down, backward, and inside out
upside down, backwards, and inside out you happen to be able to read me I’m a bad actress and I can’t help that my heart wants someone else
Emma SikesPublished 3 years ago in PoetsA Look at The Female Quotient: Its Mission, Founder Story, and Partnership with Vocal to Celebrate Motherhood
Of all the gratifying aspects of my career - of which there are many - it is a wonderful thing indeed to have built and maintained such a rich and meaningful network of relationships. Even more rewarding is to keep finding ways to work, all these years later, with the incredible individuals that I originally ‘came up with’ – particularly the women with whom I have, for obvious reasons, established a noteworthy and crucial kinship.
Laurie WeisbergPublished 3 years ago in VivaMigi's Personal Paparazzi
𝕄𝕚𝕘𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣 What do you call a mooch who eats all my fruit and lives on the first floor of my house? Only one tortoise fits that description, and the answer is Migi.
Kyra LopezPublished 3 years ago in PetlifePop Up Headlights
The year was 2014 and it was our tenth wedding anniversary. To celebrate we sent the kids on ahead to Disney with my parents and took two days just the two of us to drive down and have our own little adventure. This left me with an important decision to make, what care were we going to take. A convertible cruiser seemed to be a likely pick. Now my uncle was generous enough to offer us one of his cars to take and choosing between his fleet at first seemed to be difficult. Eventually though I realized that one of the cars was the same age as our marriage and the decision was made. Of course, the fact that it was a 2004 special edition Chevrolet Corvette probably helped it to be picked as well.
Gray Beard NerdPublished 3 years ago in Wheel- Supported by: Ollie
The Ultimate Guide To Keeping Your Dog Healthy & Happy
Hi! I’m Jambalaya, I know – a big name for a small dog. Just because I’m small doesn’t mean I don’t have a big personality. And, I’m here to share with you some tips for your pup, to keep them as healthy & happy as I am! But first, a little about me…
- Supported by: Ollie
Why Dogs Deserve 5 Star Meals
The top 3 things that are constantly on my mind are usually: Is baby Kennedy okay? What will I eat next? Where’s Phoenix?
Ashley Reinke HawkPublished 3 years ago in Petlife - Supported by: Ollie
5 Changes I Noticed in My Dog After Switching to Ollie
Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows that the love and bond between a human and an animal run deep. I have two pups. An older grandpa that has been with me for 12 years, Deaken. The other, a young, hip 8-month old girl that I recently adopted with my boyfriend, Bailey. We (the dogs and I) have come to a mutual understanding that I was brought to this earth to love, feed & play with them around the clock. Being that it is my duty to serve them the best life possible, feeding them the best food possible (now that I understand how important this is) has become a top priority for us.
Brandi Jeanne BPublished 3 years ago in Petlife Softer, Softest
I was the only girl growing up with 4 brothers who all happened to be inherently very talented musicians. A lot of testosterone around.
The Things You Left Behind
My boyfriend and I talk a lot about healing and growing as people. I share with him the deepest parts of myself, my soul, my thoughts, and my journey on trying to heal from the pain of the last few years. This week marked a big first in the last three years of my life, and I got to share with him that I, for the first time in a long time around this particular day, I was okay. The first Mother's Day I didn't break down crying at the thought of you. This is the first year where I wasn't sitting in dread over things like the day I lost you, or your birthday, or now, Mother's Day. I managed to smile and laugh, wishing Grandma and his Mom a happy one, and then I moved on. The thoughts don't leave, the absence never fully goes away, but for the first time since you left, it isn't tearing away at my being.
MacKenzie DuncanPublished 3 years ago in FamiliesDeja Entendu
The school bus window felt cold against my forehead. My head was leaning against the glass as I stared out into the suburban abyss that I called home. It was winter in northern Ohio, and that meant snow and freezing temperatures. I had lived there all thirteen years of my life, but I still wasn't used to it.
Kelsey WillPublished 3 years ago in Beat- Second Place in Social Shock Challenge
Please be patient, I have autism
I often hurt people unexpectedly and unintentionally. I was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) back in my mid-twenties. I was completing my last semester of my undergraduate studies at the time. Back then, PDD-NOS was its own thing, something I had never heard of until my therapist mentioned it to me.
Elizabeth GrantPublished 3 years ago in Longevity Color Bind
Neurodiversity is an umbrella of colors Color creates reactions It changes thinking patterns When I was diagnosed with depression, I was sky blue
Kyra LopezPublished 3 years ago in PoetsAstrology & Angst
This year, my friend introduced me to the elusive world of Astrology. Since the pandemic began, I really tried to learned new and interesting things with all of my spare time. At first, I tried crocheting. Then, I began a book club. While I was quarantining, I began writing music and picking up new instruments. But while I could've been reading up on other topics this year, Zodiac signs deeply intrigued me. Or rather, the people who vehemently embraced the idea of Astrology. I had always believed it was a farce. I mean, it's difficult to surrender the basis for everything we believe that makes-up individual personalities, i.e., psychology and genetics. But I couldn't help but suspend worldly expectations and trade-in my negative thoughts about Astrology for an interest in it. People who love and embrace their Zodiac signs are intriguing. If it isn't about pure belief, I think they just want to be understood and understand the world in their own way. But everyone is like that in their own way. We search for reason and meaning with art, work, family, or religion. Astrology is some people's avenue to understanding the world around them. For me, I indulged in music.
Bella LeonPublished 3 years ago in Beat