About my parents reaction, my mom was the first to leave. My older brother (who was still in the church) took her to a bus stop to live with other family members because she had become suicidal about the conditions of living there. Misery, poverty, and squalor will make anyone ...
have I seen the slopes of the barracks covered with men, watching their comrades at play; and how I have lifted up my heart in thanks and praise to God, who gave me the wisdom, energy, and faith in Him to attempt and carry out such an undertaking!
"Many years ago, I was just about to walk into the restaurant where I was the assistant manager, when I wasapproached by this huge guywho was all smiles and generally gave across this body language of being friendly, in a "sorry but I need to ask you something" kin...
Dear Ling’s Mother,You showed and taught me about unconditional motherly love in every frame you appear in the movie. I’m not a smart man but I think and hope your on screen actions has inspired and give solace to other HongKonger mothers who have their own life experiences to live. D...
Who knew when Yamaharolled out its hand-wound gramophonethat the device would be theinspiration for the Grammyaward? As sound technology continued to improve through the 20th century (especially with the invention of the radio), thegramophone morphed into the record playerswe know today. ...
Two of my favorite authors are William Faulkner and Larry McMurty, and I was inspired by their example to write about my region; its history and the people who settled this part of the South. There are songs and stories about Southern history and culture, major issues like the Civil Rights...
On that note, recently, one Reddit user asked folks online to share the worst cousin stories that they have heard, and be prepared to get a little bit of a shock from reading some of them. More info:Reddit
“Gonna need you to grab your lunch box and head to the gate” Last Christmas my wife and I decided to get our eldest daughter and middle son new smart phones. We called our wireless service provider who I also shall not name but sounds like ray tea and fee. The order was placed for...
Reddit Print Loading... An iPhone in the Amazon It was a common theme not too long ago… violate a safety rule, get taken to the gate. For those that may not be familiar with “the gate”, it means you were fired. No questions asked, no explanation, do not pass go, do not colle...
On Tuesday, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews atoned for that betrayal and many more with a formal apology to those affected by the state's previous criminalisation of homosexuality. Under the old laws, men who had sex with other men could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Even ind...