Family
Scenes From Our Italian Restaurant
If there is one thing and one person I love writing about, it's my late, great Nonna. My Italian grannie has already been the subject, partially or completely, of my pieces, Goodnight Nonna, Goodbye, One of the Main Links to My Family, Filomena, It Still Hurts, and Pastina - Quickest Route Back to Nonna's Kitchen. She was a gem of a person, and anyone who got to know her would agree. She was also a source of endless joy and laughter. That smile lit up a room.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Humor
The dark valley
Once upon a time, 🌄 nestled deep within a remote mountain range, there lay a mysterious place known as the Dark Valley. Legends whispered tales of its ominous presence and the secrets it held. The valley was shrouded in perpetual darkness, where sunlight struggled to penetrate the thick canopy of ancient 🌳 that stood tall, guarding its enigmatic allure.
By Sonia khan 3 years ago in Humor
The Magic of Humor
Introduction Laughter is a universal language that transcends boundaries, brings joy, fosters connections, and promotes healing. In this comprehensive article, we embark on an in-depth exploration of the world of humor, delving into its scientific foundations, psychological mechanisms, and the multitude of benefits it offers. Join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the transformative magic that lies within the realm of humor.
By Tyler Darelift3 years ago in Humor
Eched
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting an orange glow over the neighborhood, my heart quickened with anticipation. It was the day of our long-awaited sleepover at Aunt Lucy's house. The mere thought of spending a night with my cousins filled me with excitement. The evening program at Aunt Lucy's was vastly different from ours, and it held a charm that was irresistible.
By Rose Wanjiku Kimani3 years ago in Humor
Belts With Holes Are Dead
In one possible dystopian future the fall of man was brought about not by a nuclear holocaust or alien invasion, nor by a biological agent unleashing a zombie plague or a global economic collapse, but rather by an event so mundane, so random, so seemingly inconsequential that not even the wisest of men could have predicted it. This is the world of belts with holes are dead. A world ended when the last belt with holes suddenly disappeared from our planet earth. A hellish nightmarescape where the ability to keep one’s pants up even if they are too large is no longer an option for most. The rich seclude themselves in future belt enclaves where they live in relative luxury and wear whatever size pants within +/- two sizes they desire while the poor live in squalor, suffering from constant pants droppage or doing anything they can to just get by. The lowest of these, the so called “below the knee cutters” are the worst off by far. Their misery was so great that they actually took scissors to every pair of pants they owned and cut them off below the knees. Sick I know, do not read on if you are faint of heart. The only hope left are the so called Pioneers of Future Belts. Will they arrive in time to save our once beautiful planet and usher in a utopian paradise where everyone, regardless of means, can choose to wear whatever pants they want, no matter the waist size or inseam length? These stories represent the collected works of just some of the people who lived through those dark times. Pray their future does not become our own.
By Everyday Junglist3 years ago in Humor
My Sister Had The Last Laugh
I have been kicking around writing a story about my sister, who she was, what she meant to me, and what life is like without her in it. Unfortunately, there is no way I could capture the essence of her spirit in an article of this type. For this reason, I wanted to write about a recent occurrence that summed up both her and I's relationship, that not only reminded me of her but brought a smile to my face (eventually).
By Jeffrey Clos3 years ago in Humor
