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The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
The Philosopher's Bread
This a short tale I felt compelled to share with my wonderful readers. I hope you enjoy it! ~.~.~.~.~.~ Once upon a time, long ago, there lived a man who baked beautiful, golden bread. Rolls, loaves, muffins, cookies... any bread you dreamed of he could create, and the people of his village cherished his delicious baking. Every week, he would come up with a new recipe, and they would all eagerly wait for its delivery. They would all agree that he made the finest, most delicious baked goods they could ever ask for. But there was so much more to this man than the bread he could make.
By PathlessJourney7 years ago in Families
An Open Letter to My Father
When I was a young girl you came to all of my basketball games. Even though you were required to travel for work, you always made sure you were there. No matter what. You cheered from the bleachers even if we lost. You were always my biggest fan.
By Kate Adermann7 years ago in Families
I Want My Mommy
It's been a solid year since I've seen my birth mother. If you've read my story Broken Promises, you would understand why. We've spoken over the phone, via text, all conversations lasting no more than one to five minutes. During the holidays, it was difficult, not knowing what to do. I've only just gotten to a place where I can speak to her as acquaintances and not have it affect me in a negative way all day.
By Aurea Gonzalez7 years ago in Families
3 Lessons I Learned About Parenting After Watching 'Beautiful Boy'
Beautiful Boy was released this past year and it is simultaneously difficult and crucial for parents to watch. If you haven’t seen it, let me sum it up before we start. The movie centers around the relationship of father, David, and son, Nic, played by Steve Carrell and Timothee Chalamet, respectively. The story takes a look at the family dynamic as Nic tries to recover yet again from his methamphetamine addiction.
By Jilian Woods7 years ago in Families
Just a Mom
In the world today, people ask, “What do you do?” When I respond by saying I am a stay-at-home mom, the reaction is typically, "You're just a mom." This statement in nowhere near describes what being a stay-at-home mom entails. There are many roles we moms play on a daily basis. Moms are teachers, counselors, nurses, housekeepers, and the list goes on.
By Theresa Panicali7 years ago in Families
All the Best Cowboys
I am a Jon Snow. No, not Northern, or even King of the North. Yet. I am a Bastard. In the dictionary-defining sense of the word. Fatherless; raised by my Mother, Grandmother, and Grandfather, for those early years we lived with them, till my sister came along and prompted a move.
By Darryl Edge7 years ago in Families
Not-So-Simple Lessons from Mom and Dad
This picture came up in my Facebook memories today. I've been reflecting loads lately on the lessons our immediate family can teach us by way of example. I've been particularly thoughtful of my dad lately as I fall deeper in love with boxing, a sport he loved.
By Natalie Williams7 years ago in Families
