Childhood Bliss
By Carolyn Boston, January 14, 2021 — I remember the first time my father took me to the park in the summer and put me on a swing. He placed my small body on the seat and told me to … Continued
By Carolyn Boston, January 14, 2021 — I remember the first time my father took me to the park in the summer and put me on a swing. He placed my small body on the seat and told me to … Continued
By Liz Abrams, February 11, 2021 — I just remember South Street when they had the festival and they had the tables and chairs in the middle of South Street, and they closed South Street down during the summer. I … Continued
By Ann von Dehsen, June 11, 2020 — Though I know the pandemic is far from over, yesterday was probably my best day since we went into lockdown because I saw and heard signs of hope along with a few … 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 Liz Abrams, November 19, 2020 — I put an order in for a refrigerator since Labor Day or before. I’ve been taking my items from the freezer and taking it to other tenants and asking them to help me … Continued
By Hazel Nurse, September 12, 2019 — After receiving quite a lengthy and detailed invitation to a wedding ceremony, I declined. This invite was out of town and it was planned to begin with introductions to the different families of … Continued
By Jean Pino, January 26, 2020 — The happiest day of my life was marrying [my husband]. We had a good life. The next best thing was having children. We had [my daughter], Joe, and Brian. We had a lot … Continued
By Kafi Zola, June 27, 2019 — I have a lot to be thankful for today. It’s important for me to focus on my blessings and not on my deficiencies. I must watch what I focus on because it’s so … Continued
By Robert D. Bailey June 4, 2019 — There was a time when Wise Potato Chips were served loose in large tin containers. Containers that were found in corner stores when corner stores were as ubiquitous in blue-collar neighborhoods as … Continued