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This Is My Family and What They Mean To Me: Part Two - Jennifer Stewart
This is Part Two of three articles. For Part One, click the link at the bottom. Fast forward to the age of 31. My attempt to find a way to be happy and make something of my dreams, go somewhere meaningful with my lust for life, had failed. I was a broken young woman living in Italy, and I came... Submitted 117 days 8 hours ago.

Simple Steps To Make Cut Flowers Last Longer - - The Old Gray Mare
Your loved one brings you a delightful bouquet of flowers. They are a surprise and you want them to last as long as possible. In your mind you review some of the steps to take to enjoy their beauty a little longer. You remember the Martha Stewart Show that discussed making the most of cut... Submitted 124 days 12 hours ago.

My Grandmother And Her Secret Plan - - Hilda Cang
When I was about 7 or 8 years old, my grandmother said to me, out of the blue, " Mei Mei (rhymed with May May) or simply means Girl Girl, tomorrow Po Po bring you and your sisters (3 of them) to the gold shop downtown . I want to see some gold. " Jewellery she meant ? I nodded my head in... Submitted 141 days 2 hours ago.

My Grandpa – With Two Horses on Two Continents - Christofer French
When I was 12 I had my last conversation with my maternal Grandfather. He died the next year. I went to his funeral on a cold March day. The weather was blustery and cold and seemed to be ordered perfectly for the ceremony. Later that day, it started to rain, and I looked out of the window with... Submitted 143 days ago.

What Grandpop Taught Me - Jack H. Schick
I wasn’t allowed to get my tonsils out because of my grandpop. They laughed at me in fourth grade when the teacher read our kindergarten attendance records. I won the contest, according to my buddies, by missing 50 days. The doctor wanted to take them out so I would quit missing school with... Submitted 143 days 18 hours ago.

I Missed Out On the Countless Blessings of Grandparents - - The Old Gray Mare
I really did miss out – not having grandparents! Observing my generation of people in stores, traveling or simply having lunch at McDonalds with their grandchildren reminds me that I missed out on a chunk of life. I think grandparents are the best thing going for families with youngsters... Submitted 144 days 23 hours ago.

I Yelled At My Mom - Jack H. Schick
When she got real old, my great-grandmother moved into my grandmother’s house. My grandfather was already dead so there was extra room there. To me, as just a kid, she didn’t seem to be much trouble. She just sat in a chair up in the spare bedroom. She hardly ever said anything. Half... Submitted 165 days 3 hours ago.

Bad Babysitters - Jack H. Schick
Back in our child rearing days both my wife and I worked full time jobs. That was a long, long time ago now, I hate to admit. I worked rotating shifts—dayshift one week, nights the next and evenings the next. My wife worked straight second for a while then straight nights. The kids had... Submitted 165 days 16 hours ago.

Against All Odds Part Three: Breaking the Cycle - Teresa Ortiz
The tears were there before I realized it. With the truck loaded, he drove away - part of me wanted to run after him, the other part knew this day would come; the boy in my life would become a man. ~~~~~ I knew we were in trouble as parents when my husband couldn't figure out how to put a... Submitted 222 days 1 hour ago.

Against All Odds Part Two- My Son's Story: From Struggling Through School to Victory in Tech School - Teresa Ortiz
My son was diagnosed with a mild case of dyslexia in the 5th grade. This was quite frustrating for him because it was so mild that it was often overlooked by some of his teachers as being lazy or sloppy - and sometimes by my husband and me. We never used it as an excuse to go easy on him, but at... Submitted 253 days 14 hours ago.

Against All Odds: Graduating with a "D" for I Did It! - Teresa Ortiz
My son's upcoming graduation from MMI has me thinking about many things. So many, that at least three articles will follow. These thoughts ultimately point toward my son and how proud we are of him, but they begin with me. I graduated high school by the skin of my teeth and with a "D" average.... Submitted 257 days 19 hours ago.

50% off Easter With a 100% Return - Teresa Ortiz
Updating my Facebook status and posting pictures of the same was forbidden by my children. Like all children, they disobeyed one-half of the "rule of Rules" of our home; Do not grow up and move away. As a result, Art and I found ourselves alone on Easter day. My daughter called to say she... Submitted 270 days 15 hours ago.

Garage Sale Etiquette - Dianne Lehmann
Twice a year, our community has a community-wide garage sale. Our property owner's association advertises it in the local newspapers and you would not believe the response. One of Bernd's (my husband) co-workers told him recently that she was eagerly anticipating the upcoming garage sale. Oh joy.... Submitted 271 days 2 hours ago.

Jumping the Royal Broom - Walter Rhett
Like any Hollywood script, this wedding is being described as more sequel than original, especially in its story line. New players, yes; and while we debate whether Lee J. Cobb was better than George C. Scott in "Death of a Salesman," the classic gesture of pushing the hat back of the forehead... Submitted 285 days 19 hours ago.

Child Care, Church Bells, and Rain - - Teresa Ortiz
My baby would be home any day and we hadn't found a trust-worthy child care provider. The pressure was building and panic was setting in quickly. "Honey, why are so many people turning us down before they even meet us?", my husband said. "I don't get it either", I replied. The bells were... Submitted 296 days 21 hours ago.

Anastasia - Life Goes Full Circle - - Dave Potchak
According to the old writing in an even older family Bible, Anastasia Makar was born at the turn of the twentieth century in Eastern Europe. The cursive patchy notes were written with a fountain pen, dipped in ink from an old-fashioned bottle. From my best recall, the country of her birth is... Submitted 310 days 7 hours ago.

Who Is That Crazy Lady Standing at Her Door - And the Woes of Being a New Mother - Teresa Ortiz
The day had arrived for my husband and me to move. My mom was a mess; she couldn't stop the tears from flowing. "I'm never gonna see you again! You'll get busy and forget about me." "Mom, get a grip, I will be right down the street." "But still..." she went on to say. This was two months ago... Submitted 316 days 20 hours ago.

All Because I Couldn't Find My Receipt - Teresa Ortiz
I had such high hopes for a productive Saturday. The last of the boxes were unpacked and it was only 10am - woo-hoo! Finally a real day off! The plan was to get the grocery shopping done, then exchange the defective microwave. I should be home by noon! Or so I thought..... My husband put the... Submitted 345 days 21 hours ago.

What Planned Parethood Did For Me - Priestess Kandi
Good Day, I'd like to share my experiences with Planned Parenthood. I have been on my own since age 14. I miscarried, my first pregnancy, 3 months before I turned 15. I was legally married 1 months after I turned 15. I had my first live child at age 16, my second at age 17 and my third at age... Submitted 349 days 9 hours ago.

Child of Nine Moons - Goshwin Stone
In the year nineteen-sixty nine, Child of Nine Moons stood looking out her window, seeing the beauty of a world that seemed to be unseen by others. The wind causing the old oak to sway and whisper secrets which were meant for those who choose to listen. She always chose to listen. Tree never... Submitted 1 year 14 days ago.

Everyone gets a trophy- Trashing American Self Esteem - Jon Searles
My daughter recently worked many hours preparing to try out for her school play. She sincerely wanted a lead in the spring musical. Hours upon hours in our living room she sang, danced, and worked on her monologue. She knew she would be up against stiff competition. Young women who had years of... Submitted 1 year 18 days ago.

The Customer is Never Right: Web Scams, and Why Threatening Customers is Good for Business - Gregory Lewis
FLORIDA KEYS - The inspiration for this story comes from a compelling New York Times article about an unrepentant scam artist. Vitaly Bikor of New York owns the website DecorMyEyes, and he receives so much negative publicity that his is one of the highest ranked websites on Google searches of the... Submitted 1 year 74 days ago.

Secrets of My Success: Have You Met My Girlfriend Jean? - Bruce Horst
What are two hopelessly in love teenagers to do when they go for pre-marital counseling and the marriage counselor advises against getting married? I'd say they should prepare for the time of their lives! Jean and I were kids when we got married, and yes indeed when we took personality tests as... Submitted 1 year 81 days ago.

My Heart is Beating Outside of My Body - Liesl Garner
"Being a mother means forever having your heart walk around outside of your body." I could not find the origin of the quote. I found all sorts of people on the Internet using the quote, but not an original reference to the first person that said it. I feel it, though. I feel more deeply for my... Submitted 1 year 84 days ago.

Living without Electricity - Dianne Lehmann
It wasn't for long but it happened right before the sun went down. We slept through half of it because the power came back on around midnight. I know because I was awake with a cat purring on my chest, having just had a hot flash. So I heard the cordless phone base beep and opened my eyes to see... Submitted 1 year 116 days ago.