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Wise Words From A Woman Of 93 Years Young
The song Don’t Blink by Kenny Chesney is a stark reminder that time flies. During a business dinner with clients discussing family and a motherhood, the wife engaged in conversation with me and began to relay her deepest fears about her son going off to college while she is halfway around the world. He is…
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Poetry- Distant Mornings
I write to you; watching the rising sun like ocean waves drifting effortlessly into your arms. I write to you; watching your eyes perplex like quartz crystals tumbling gently into the coastlines. I write to you; when the world feels too much, pining through tinted window gleams as our mornings grow distant. This was written…
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Recipe- Fresh Pumpkin Filling
Dried leaves tap across the ground in a waltz with the wind. Each evening, the night sky greets us a little earlier. Pumpkins, large and small, are collected from the local pumpkin patch or harvested from your own backyard garden. Carved into Jack-o-lanterns to light the Halloween night or decorating the house, pumpkins are the…
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Just Like Autumn
October is my favorite month of the year because it’s when the weather begins to get cooler, the leaves start to change, and I can finally start wearing my cozy sweaters again. I was born on October 30th just one day shy of Halloween, and my parents named me Autumn because I was born with…
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Poetry- Him And Her
Dear gentle reader, I wished it could be him and me. I longed for him to say, ‘her and me.’ But it was always him and her Never him and me. There was always a ‘her Even if she was not here I could always see her through him Through his eyes The one I…
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Picture Day
In seventh grade, during the daily sixth-period lunch, hordes of 12-year-old girls would gather like bacteria clusters around two particular tables aligned along the central tiles of the cafeteria floor. What brought these girls — tall and short, blonde and brunette, outgoing and quiet —together in this cult-like fashion? The answer was simple: Korean Pop,…
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To Drink Or Not To Drink
I live in the UK, where a lot of the culture is to drink or to go out for a drink after work. Now, when I say drink, I mean an alcoholic beverage; whether that’s beer, vodka, gin, wine, you name it, our pubs have got it. We can drink from the age of 18,…
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Poetry- Autumn Leaves
Autumn leaves, falling slowly on the ground Reminiscing back to the memories of summer, I found I remember basking in the heat as I feel the cold embrace of the wind on my face Funny how the weather changes quickly I remember the fun times and how we laughed together, as I feel the loneliness…
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Poetry- Growing Together
McDonald’s after school became Saturday nights at restaurants. Sleepovers became vacations together. Crying over boys became crying over life. Seeing each other every day became seeing each other once a week. Discussing homework became discussing work. We grew up together, girls becoming women, with everything changing, yet still remaining the same. This was written by…
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Sweater Weather Cinema: 10 Must-Watch Films to Cozy Up With This Fall
The transition from summer to autumn always amazes me. It’s finally a time when wrapping yourself in a soft blanket or slipping on a knitted cardigan feels just right. The smell of pumpkin spice, the crunch of fallen leaves beneath your feet, and the early sunsets create a comforting atmosphere that makes you want to…
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5 Ways To Make A Costume On A Budget
This is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s not too cold, not too hot, but most importantly…. Halloween is coming up. As a cosplayer, I’ve enjoyed dressing up. However, when it comes to choosing a costume, it can be pricey. Stores like Party City and Spirit Halloween have a great selection; however,…
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Poetry- A Slice Of Life
As I walk down the street, Trying to remain inconspicuous, Weaving in and out, Dodging the mobility scooter. As I stroll down the road, Slowly shuffling behind the elderly, Or a couple holding hands, Catching speed and passing them by, Zooming off into the distance. This was written by our contributing writer, Lyndsey Richards.
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