“With the best intentions came the worst outcomes” There was a time in this country when a full-time job was … More
Tag: family
The Years I Can’t Get Back
I want to say something to every parent out there, especially the ones home with their kids all day. Don’t … More
“My Birth Year Says 1957 — My Ego Strongly Disagrees.”
After reading all the other answers to this prompt, I realized something important: apparently everyone else on Earth is applying … More
The Contract
I was about ten years old when I first learned what a contract was. I don’t remember where I heard … More
If I could live anywhere in the world… I’d stay right here.
20 Mins outside Philadelphia Pa USA People love to dream about palm trees, mountain cabins, Tuscan villas, or beachfront cottages … More
Are You Kidding, it’s what I do
What’s the Coolest Thing I Ever Found and Kept?(Daily Writing Prompt) Ever since I can remember, I’ve been wired for … More
“In the Middle of Every Difficulty Lies Opportunity.”
In the mid-1990s, the Philadelphia retail scene went through a major shake-up. The regional discount chain I had spent twenty … More
The $15,000 Cartier Watch
Read the story Today’s blog prompt asked: “What’s the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased for yourself?”Well, the question … More
Wood Shop:
The Class That Changed My Life “Don’t let anyone tell you your dreams are too big or impossible. You will … More
The Father I Feared
A strict father doesn’t show love in hugs or kind words—he shows it in boundaries, discipline, and the strength he … More
The Carnival and the Consequences
I was twelve—maybe thirteen—and it was the summer everything seemed to glow. My best friend Glenn lived just down the … More
I Wouldn’t Relive a Year
— The Best Is Yet to Come , “If you could relive one year of your life, which would it … More
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