Proper Addressing
By Norman Cain, July 25, 2019 — Yesterday a fortyish aged man who resides on my street called me “old man” and then “Pops.” I immediately informed him that I found both terms unacceptable. He apologized and asked me if … Continued
By Norman Cain, July 25, 2019 — Yesterday a fortyish aged man who resides on my street called me “old man” and then “Pops.” I immediately informed him that I found both terms unacceptable. He apologized and asked me if … Continued
By Delores Wilson, July 25, 2019 — Before I retired, I would take care of my business for the week on a Friday morning. Afterwards, I would go to the Reading Terminal for breakfast. I ate at the same lunch … Continued
By Hazel Nurse, May 16, 2019 — 1. I went to the bathroom to use the toilet. 2. I returned to bed and rested for a couple of hours 3. After peeping out of the window and gazing at the … Continued
By Joyce Woods, May 16, 2019 — Ten years ago after thyroid cancer surgery, I felt very low. I began taking walks with my husband and our dog, Go-Gough to pass the time away and to forget my troubles. … Continued
By Frances Bryce, May 16, 2019 — The involvement in my daughter’s wedding was a period of happiness that brought me [a] great day. She met a young man at work and they became friends. He was from St. Louis … Continued
By Cara K., May 16, 2019 — Wednesday I decided to dance with this fellow with hesitation. I said OK on a birthday salute. I was wearing 2 rings on my left hand. I’ve owned the one on my index … Continued
By Delores Wilson, August 15, 2019 — The mayor of Philadelphia said something that I witnessed and grew up in that particular time and era, when young men settled their differences with a fistfight. I’m not saying that’s the best … Continued
By José Dominiguez, August 14, 2019 — Society needs grades to attach privileges or losses and I believe that they have a purpose, but do I need them? Well, it depends on the stage of my life. At elementary school, … Continued
By Delores Wilson, August 22, 2019 — In the spring, summer, fall, or winter, we children would be outdoors playing all types of games that we made up ourselves. We girls played Double Dutch, jacks, and hand games. We all … Continued
By Dr. Elene Metelleis, August 22, 2019 — The other day I got a text from your Father Your sweet sweet Father Glam-Mom’s First Born Son My First Born Son. It read- “Hello Mother.” I wanted to jump I wanted to … Continued