The Holidays
By Frances Bryce, December 31, 2020 — A few days before Christmas during my almost daily walk I saw many cars that had Christmas trees on the top and I remembered how my daughter and I, when I was in … Continued
By Frances Bryce, December 31, 2020 — A few days before Christmas during my almost daily walk I saw many cars that had Christmas trees on the top and I remembered how my daughter and I, when I was in … Continued
By Cynthia Morihara, December 10, 2020 — The best day of my life was the birth of my first child. I breastfed him for 3 years and that was the most satisfying experience I ever had. My son turned out to … Continued
By Elliot Doomes, February 13, 2020 — I missed all of those holidays. I never got Valentine’s [Day] cards and all that. I never had birthday parties either. I threw myself a birthday party when I was seventeen. I invited … Continued
By Martha Milliken, November 6, 2020 — One of the best days of my life was when my granddaughter was born. I was in the room and helped her deliver. My daughter was only 14 years old. She needed help, … Continued
By Joseph Novasak, November 6, 2020 — I remember my first high. I remember living at St. Vincent’s Home for Boys with my brothers. We collected for charities. My father used to come pick us up at 10:00. I survived … Continued
By José Dominguez, December 3, 2020 — Well, some of my education came from my parents, another part from experience, some thanks to my formal education, but also there’s a cultural common sense education transmitted to me from generation to … Continued
By Norman Cain, December 3, 2020 — Each year beginning at my birth and lasting until I was 16 years old, I spent time at my maternal grandparents’ farm in South Carolina. I encountered extended stays during the summers after … Continued
By Ann von Dehsen, January 30, 2020 — When I was growing up in a small northern New Jersey town, a variety of people made house calls to our door on a regular basis. My favorite was Milkman Mike who … Continued
By Carolyn Boston, November 19, 2020 — Several years ago I was at my great niece’s home for Thanksgiving and we always looked forward to going to her house because she is an awesome cook. So it was with great … Continued
By Joyce Woods, January 16, 2020 — I am a fairly happy person and always have been. Although, I have had plenty of personal problems in my life, especially with health, family, and various friendships — as I am sure … Continued