She often tossed and turned at night. She would sleep for two hours, wake up for 10-15 minutes, then repeat this cycle until the alarm rudely buzzed, reminding her that it was time[...]
She had a nice office. Pictures of family and places she had visited adorned the walls. One small ivy plant draped down the side of her desk and another larger plant, a lemon tree [...]
“Missed” is a word often used in daily life: I missed the bus; I miss him and wish I had told him how much I loved him; I missed that job opportunity because I applied too late. Ho[...]
It was a fall day, sunny and colorful, as the many different shades of red, orange, and brown lined the forest path. He was with his best friend; both had also brought along their [...]
“Love makes the world go round.” “Love is all there is.” “All you need is love.” These familiar quotes are just a few of hundreds of sayings about the all-important, sought-after[...]
Water is one of the most important substances on earth. All plants and animals require water to survive. People use water daily, and most people never give its importance a thought[...]
Here’s a tip. When someone says those words, do you listen intensely or figure that a joke or exaggerated brag is forthcoming? Tip is not only related to verbal advice; it has a mo[...]
Confined at home, the children still made a play day out of it: first was the conversion of the bedroom into a blanket tent/fort; next came the makeshift swords painted and cut fro[...]
All nations have written in their history books about their great moments or achievements. Some claim the life of Jesus, Muhammed, or the Buddha. Others claim the industrial age as[...]
