As a child of the baby boom era, my family life was much like those on ’60s sitcoms. Mom stayed home and took care of the house and children, and Dad went to work every day. Dinner was kept warm... Read more >>

In order for me to be my best I need my traditional self to die I am a mixture of many blends—soul, spirit and self They all are my make up My soul struggles, my spirit desires to soar and... Read more >>

As long as I can remember, I’ve seen Boxing Day listed on the calendar on December 26, but never knew what it was—or even thought much about it. I knew about the “Second Christmas... Read more >>

Connections and traditions with family and friends serve as an island in the sea of life—a brief rest from the stress and turmoil of the world. It reaffirms the meaning of our existence and... Read more >>

There used to be a Hungarian woman who lived in our building; her name was Rozalia and she was always grubby and unkempt, her flat was untidy, you couldn’t see anything through her windows... Read more >>

I’ve been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day since high school. It’s the day one of my closest and oldest friends freed herself from her mother’s oppressive body, and she now owns a... Read more >>

I had to leave. I just couldn’t stay for one more minute. Here were my friends, or at least people I know and like, up on stage performing a Christian rock concert for Thanksgiving, and I... Read more >>

On beautiful summer days I love to take my pet Cockatoo Izzy out for an evening stroll He enjoys the outside as well as being petted by friends and strangers. He is a very beautiful bird and... Read more >>

Many people write about the history of trains and how it brings back such heartwarming memories. For many of those people, it is the whistle, along with the clack, clack of the wheels that evokes... Read more >>

A beautifully golden basted turkey sitting on the table. When sliced out came some parts and the company’s label. Green beans half way done. Kids thumping them around the room for fun. Mash... Read more >>