Nancy is my mom. She was in Miami Beach celebrating her 40th birthday when she met Ben, the love of her life. It was a weekday - Thursday, at the Fontainebleau hotel and the pool area was a scene out of an 80’s era Austin Power movie. Lots of … [Read more...]
Story: The Arabian
The Rub al-Khali is the largest continuous body of sand on Earth, stretching across the Arabian Desert from Jordan and Iraq to the north and Qatar and Yemen to the south. This is the birthplace of Aldebaran. Aldebaran is a magnificent animal, … [Read more...]
Story: Daddy Issues
She had a miserable father. When God said honor thy father and mother, she could only do 50%. Roselynn knew her Dad for eight brief years. She said goodbye to her Dad one morning before she left for school, and after school when she returned, he … [Read more...]
Story: Marcus and the Lion
By Susan Diamond TO FREEDOM He woke one day and instead of thanking God (which was his usual custom) he took a vow in God’s presence. “Today is the day I will change my destiny.” Marcus was a slave. He was strong, smart, and hardworking. All … [Read more...]
Story: No Greater Joy
I am unmarried. Loved by my family, yet to be loved by a husband. It all changes tomorrow, the month of Av on the 15th day in the land of Jerusalem. I come from the tribe of Dan. You may know the story of my people. We are descendants of … [Read more...]
Story: Mr. Green, the Doctor Will See You Now
By Susan Diamond Henry is a good man. Back in the day he was a newspaper man. He ran the presses and brought the daily news to his hometown. With retirement and the onset of old age came a new routine. One that kept him very busy. Last … [Read more...]
Story: Four Candles
The four candles burned slowly. Their light was so faint you could hardly hear them speak. The first candle spoke in a whisper, “I am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit.” Then Peace’s flame slowly diminished and … [Read more...]
Story: Marian Mayer Tells a Story
When you’re old, a person can start to feel a little depressed. Sad and lonely. Not me. I am happy to be old, I never thought I’d live to ninety. But I am. I did. And I’m damn glad about it. Pardon my language. I lost my filter a while back and I … [Read more...]
Story: God Spot
In those days they called my brother retarded. Today he is considered someone with an intellectual disability. In our family, and to everyone who knows Doug, he is "special." Doug was born with the kiss of God upon his forehead. He has a … [Read more...]
Story: Ballad of Mulan
The sound of one sigh after another, as Mulan weaves at the doorway. No sound of her loom and shuttle, only that of a girl in deep reflection. If you ask her what she is thinking or who she is thinking of, she will say, "There is nothing I … [Read more...]
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