My Cats
By Daisy Di Dario, April 7, 2019 — I had nine cats when I was little. I’d play with cats. And there were kittens around the house and I would play with them. My father built me a dollhouse and … Continued
By Delores Wilson, February 18, 2019 — Our request was made by my two brothers and myself for three baby chicks for Easter. At that period of time time, it was allowed to dye baby chicks for Easter. My mom … Continued
By Glenda Colter, November 11, 2014 — One Thanksgiving, after HOURS of preparation, I had most everything done and the table beautifully set, and was just finishing up the last thing. Every person who has ever cooked a large, special, holiday … Continued
By Bernice Moore, October 21, 2009 — In the 1930s we lived in Jersey. My father had a farm with horses, pigs, and chickens, and they laid eggs. My father had people help with the farm, and one day the … Continued
By Louisa T., July 9, 2014 — My name is Louisa and I love small animals such as little cats and little dogs. We raised dogs, goldfish, birds, white squirrels, mice and little piggies. My daughter really enjoys it too. … Continued
By Eileen, July 11, 2017 — In the spring of first grade I was out playing on the playground. On the horizon, grey angry clouds came rolling in. It looked like wool unrolling. It came so fast that everyone ran into … Continued
By Eileen G., August 15, 2017 — New Year’s Eve, Pittsburg 1961. I was in my 20’s. My husband was a graduate student at Pitt. He came home from school and entering the front door he was saying “poor thing, poor … Continued
By Amy Henson, May 13, 2010 — Things have changed throughout the years so when I write a story I laugh a little to myself, wondering if some of the things that happened might be unusual to hear about. Take for … Continued
By Eileen G., August 22, 2017 — I was a widow in my 60s living in Cochise County, Arizona. How I got there goes all the way back to when I was thirteen years old I met a boy, through … Continued