Finally…. An Eye Exam Got the Ball Rolling — As parents, we do our utmost to raise our children, keeping their best interests in mind. However, there are days when I find myself in tears thinking about my son’s developmental disability. He is twenty-two, and my heart breaks 💔 knowing his autism went undiagnosed for 20 years. So often…

5 Personal Thoughts For Immunocompromised People — I am a 50-year-old- woman with Covid. Also, I have a weakened immune system as I am living without a spleen. Today, I am sharing my experience with 5 personal thoughts for immunocompromised people. Two years ago, before the pandemic, I had a splenectomy. On February 3, 2020, surgeons removed…

He is Exceptional — I am a mother of a beautiful twenty-two-year-old young man named Elijah. My son is multi-talented with the singing voice of an angel. Also, he is a fantastic artist(sketching and digital art) and a keen online gaming moderator. Unknown to some, my adult child is autistic. Although he has a…

Use Synonyms to Avoid Recycling — New Writers, I know how difficult it is to create the first article. There is so much to consider; punctuation, proper verb tense, format, blah, blah, blah that overusing common words probably doesn’t come to mind. But, on the other hand, there is a lot to remember, and it isn’t…

A Reading Block Party That is — Life is hectic these days. Sometimes it feels like there is not enough time to complete necessary tasks, never mind having time to unwind. Lately, I have fallen behind in my reading. No Bueno! 😞 So What's a girl to do — Throw a block party 🥳 A reading block…

Time for the Editor’s Pick — May gets its name from the nymph Maia, the Greek goddess of Spring. The month of May represents success and love, with the month gemstone Emerald holding the same meaning. Indeed, in a time of seasonal change, warmer weather, and growth, May is a month worth celebrating! Robert Ralph’s publication…

Spenserian Sonnet — Born to die: a reality of life Yet hopes and dreams; a persistent one’s norm We seek our cut from a generous knife Proportionate piece until the sandstorm To question if any bondings will form Woman seeks man; man, a woman; no news Children pass the torch in death; no alarm When winds…

I am Neither Greedy nor Needy, but I Surely am Ready — I am accepting a dare by fellow writer pal Lucy Socha. She recently wrote an article revealing her ten wishes. Yes, ten! Wow, that seems like so many, but as Lucy says, “Three is never enough.” So, as a happy participant, I will now reveal my top ten wishes. I…

We all Need a Little Help Sometimes — I am writing to respond to a recent article by Sahil Patel. 👇 3 Pieces of Writing Advice That Helped Me To Improve Greetings writer,medium.com A couple of days ago, I opened up an email revealing that I am now a top writer in the category of parenting. I was overjoyed. This is my first top writer’s badge, and like anyone else…