The roots of my parents are thin and I was never taught much about my ancestral background. The roots of my family are not very thick. I think that they are thin. …

The Republicans are trying to kill Snap(food-stamp) recipients to cut costs. I read an article today and I am so pissed. I know in some people's eyes this is something good that can save money but the way these people are going about it is beyond belief. …

Remembering a memory can be good but it was of me doing something bad, so that part makes it bad. Remembering the first time I heard the song, “The Last Kiss”, by J Frank Wilson. I was 16 in Georgia the first time I ran away from home. A group…

Reciprocals Nature Prompt Week 3 January 2023 I have always loved flowers like many of us. The beauty, the smell. What’s not to like? A color for every person just about. I have one early memory of flowers. I had to be maybe 8 or 9 and our family lived…

Deadly Woman: Jean Sinclair let jealousy turn to murder after her partner found a new love in her life. In 1956 Jean Sinclair was the owner of a nursing home and they called her the king. …

Love can hurt you in many ways and it is up to you to know if the pain is worth it in the end. It can be hard to let go when you find your first real love. Even after years of being apart, you think of your first love…

In 1861, a woman was to remain a virgin until she had gotten married. Sometimes temptation can be too hard to resist. The year was 1861. A young beautiful woman named Paula Pabilita Angel was just 19 and her beauty was the talk of the town. She had all the…

In response to January 2023 Taste For Life Monthly Theme: Wellbeing I believe to live a happy, stress-free life, you need to try and get a balanced inner soul. Meditation and nature will help you achieve this among many other things that may suit the individual. A person's well-being is…

In response to Dancing Elephants prompt 12 of 52 — I think many of you who read a few of my stories know this little man is my heart. He is one of the moments I treasure most in my life. He has brought so much happiness back into my life that I was lacking. I think what has made…