What keeps me up at night is parenthood. Before becoming a parent, I used to sleep through the night effortlessly, sometimes sleeping as late as noon. Shortly into my first … Continue reading What keeps me up at night is by Candice Wagener
The bloody angle by Christopher Bruneaux
Light horse Harry Lee was a real sonofabitchhe pissed away two wives’ fortunes—but,I bet he nevershot up in the bathroom, finding the bloody angle so desperately needed—I bet he neverfelt … Continue reading The bloody angle by Christopher Bruneaux
Lifeguard by Diane Kendall Stevens
For three summers I’d throw shorts and a t-shirt on over my tank suit, slide on sunglasses, and walk down to the YMCA in my Ohio small town. I’d pass … Continue reading Lifeguard by Diane Kendall Stevens
The Tradition of Home by Joni Youse
The tradition I carry on is the desire to go home. I’m the odd ball. The first born child. My father was fresh out of the Air Force, his Associates … Continue reading The Tradition of Home by Joni Youse
Snow Fever by Heather Haag
The tradition I carry on is Snow Fever. It’s more of an affliction than a tradition but many people refuse to admit it’s a problem. Whether through genetics or learned … Continue reading Snow Fever by Heather Haag
I Have Learned…by Duane L Herrmann
The tradition I carry on is an interest in family history. Both sides of my family carried stories of our past. On one side I had a great-something grandfather who, … Continue reading I Have Learned…by Duane L Herrmann
Thanksgiving A Time Of Thankfulness! by Mary Perrin Scott
Thankfulness always surroundedThanksgiving celebrationsThe table set; the food preparedWe gathered young and oldOur tradition evolved aroundThe fact we had no family nearWe gathered those aloneNew families in the neighborhoodWidows, widowers, … Continue reading Thanksgiving A Time Of Thankfulness! by Mary Perrin Scott
Family Fudge by Linda Freedland
My family was big on traditions, but not the “Fiddler on the Roof” kind of tradition, but the “we’ve always done it this way” kind. For example, every Christmas my … Continue reading Family Fudge by Linda Freedland
Kinehora by Ellen Rocco
This is the word I say whenever I think things are going well. It's a basic Jewish tradition to avoid tempting fate. If I hear myself saying, "no one I … Continue reading Kinehora by Ellen Rocco