Flashback to three decades and earlier: the doorbell rings, and someone goes to answer the buzz. At times, excitement fills … More
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Footprints On Water Tells A Poignant Illegal Immigrant Story
Woven on a tapestry of realism, Nathalia Syam’s Footprints on Water zooms in on the trials and tribulations of illegal … More
Michelle Obama Shares Humble Stories From Her Mama’s Kitchen
How important is the kitchen in a family’s life? Well, it is not just the meals that are being prepared. … More
Sharents Are You Sharing Too Much?
If you are wondering whether I had made a typo in my title, let me tell you that I did … More
Last Spring Was Bittersweet: Continuing a Haitian Immigrant Journey
Last Spring Was Bittersweet is a sequel to Ardain Isma’s poignant immigrant novel Bittersweet Memories of Last Spring. It is … More
Is It Even Ethical to Set Standards to Define a Woman’s Beauty?
A news item came up on my feed that I just had to read right away! The caption read: “Top … More
Ladies! Why So Guilty About Indulging In Some Self-Care?
My very close friend listed the tasks she had to complete before her trip to Italy. The plants needed to … More
When There Was No Gelato Nor Cassata, Just Ice Cream!
Millions around the world are feeling the effects of an unrelenting summer. Having been badly sunburned twice in the space … More
Those Blessed Moments From St. Louis Cathedral at New Orleans
A road trip is fun, more so when you are not entrusted with the responsibility of being behind the wheel. … More
Yes, Cooking Is Therapeutic: Whip Up a Dish and Smile!
A friend once faced one of the most ludicrous, illogical questions ever. At a potluck dinner where he showed up … More
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