A few days before Christmas Eve, I told my friend about the plans I had. I told him I was going to two different parties, that I’d get double the food and double the fun. I painted a picture of a perfect night, and he smiled, nodding in approval. It sounded great, didn’t it?

But the truth is, it wasn’t great. Not even close.

The parties were held on the same day—one at my mom’s, and the other at...

I hope that this day is ok for everyone, even if you don’t celebrate Christmas.

Holidays are not always happy for people. Like for my mom. Ever since my grandfather passed away, she has never been the same. Any moment of joy becomes sadness because he isn’t here.

So I know a thing or two about holidays being about loss. Loss of people. Loss of experiences that we don’t have. Just loss.

People ...

T**_he holiday began with a sunrise that painted the sky in delicate hues of gold and peach. Children’s laughter filled the air as they ran barefoot across the cool, sandy shore. The gentle waves lapped rhythmically, creating a soothing melody that accompanied the rustle of palm fronds in the breeze. Families gathered under shaded canopies, sharing meals rich with spices and vibrant with fresh ing...

Picture yourself at summer camp on Planet Mars. What will you discover? Your surrounded by deep red canyons with orange hues towering under a bright blue sky. Get lost on a jet ski or speed boat with the wind whistling though your hair. Follow the vast green waters twisting and turning through the narrowing rocks. The lake unfolds leading you to any adventure, from watersports to cliff jumping to...

today is christmas

i really like christmas

christmas means

food

silly

presents

goofy

a stalker who breaks into your house

yummy

christmas is real yummy

this year i got a

kim kardashian signed print

and some new

undies

yummy

i ate my undies

even thought i wanted to wear them

to school

to the park

to the movies

to the mall

but it’s ok

cause they tasted good

really good

yummy

i ate my kim k...

The jingle bells aren’t ringing

The snowflakes aren’t falling

And Santa Claus isn’t coming

But I’m here with my family

And the hugs are getting passed around

The food is straight from our fatherland

The gifts were picked to astound

So today, feels like Christmas...

“Sir it’s Christmas time again.”

“I’m aware Romingo.” Corin said staring out the stain glass gothic window viewing the training yard

“You can have the day off on Christmas.” Corin said Turning to look Romingo in the eyes

“It’s alright Master, I’d rather stay with you protecting you that is.” Romingo replied

“Are you going to celebrate Christmas?” Roming said then instantly regretted it

...

‘Round the table we sing songs

The football game on TV

Hoping the Cowboys don’t win

Talking about the parade

Our favorite floats

As the plates are set

And everyone is seated

We all dig in

Plates piled high with turkey

Stuffing

Pasta

Mashed potatoes

We stuff our mouths till we can’t fit any more

Stomachs full

But just enough room is left

For pumpkin and chocolate pie

We give our thanks

And when e...

Waking up to a lazy, sunny morning. I stretched with a brief moment of horror that I was tragically late for work. However, I was safely not. I was on holiday. I could hear my spritely nieces and nephews gallivanting downstairs like excited cats playing with a ball of soft yarn. I pulled on some loose, comfortable shorts and a suitable vest and made my way down the rabbit hole. My sisters were cha...

Last Christmas was a wonderful holiday. I spent it with my dearest family, despite the absurdities of the year. My beautiful daughter joined us outside of the womb only a few weeks prior, and it was delightful to be able to share it with her!

I am terribly exhausted tonight, however, and that is as much as I have the energy to write....