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My First Book Could Have Saved A Life
I found myself burnt out this morning when I went to write. I haven't written in days, and I know I need to keep it up or I'll lapse into another 5-month hiatus. And that can't happen because it'll prevent me from reaching my goals. So I stuck some music in my ears and contemplated why I'm feeling this way.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Writers
Disorderly Conduct
When I reached the fourth grade, I found myself in Georgia in an inner-city school. As the only "white girl" there, except for my cousin who was in kindergarten, my school life was difficult at best. I'd get up in the morning, work the farm, then get dressed for school. I walked down the dirt road to the bus stop and spent the next 7 hours defending myself. Life was just hard. My parents had recently split and it landed us in poverty-ville USA, on a piece of ground my mother's family endearingly called a farm, even though we barely grew anything more than dirt and misery.
By Veronica Coldiron2 years ago in Writers
Campfire Stories
Campfire stories. We have all heard them. We have all told at least one. They send chills down our spines, making us scared to sleep at night. Parents, siblings, friends, and camp counselors have told us. The scarier they are, the more we love them.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Writers
A writer's battle
In the quiet corners of dimly lit rooms, where the soft tapping of keys or the gentle scratch of a pen is the only sound, a war rages. It's a battle not of swords and shields, but instead, an ever-evolving dance of thoughts, feelings, and the heavy weight of expectation, fought in the labyrinthine corridors of a writer's mind. To an outsider, it might seem peaceful, even mundane. But within, there's a tumultuous storm of emotions, a whirlwind of ideas, and an endless waterfall of inspiration cascading down the cliffs of creativity.
By Utkarsh Sinha2 years ago in Writers
Johannesburg fire: New quest for casualties in South Africa. Content Warning.
The burst, in the stuffed and censured five-story building, guaranteed 74 lives, including 12 kids.The fire, what began in the early long stretches of Thursday morning at the five-story Osindiso building, is accepted to have been touched off by candles utilized for lighting inside the construction, as per Johannesburg Public Wellbeing MMC Dr Mgcini Tshwaku.
By Kush Kedijang2 years ago in Writers
Workplace - Second Home: Coworker - Extended Family
Filipinos have a strong tradition of maintaining close ties with their extended families, and they deeply value this bond. When Filipinos leave their homes for work, they often find comfort in knowing that they are joining another extended 'work family,' which makes the transition smooth and fulfilling. It's common for Filipinos to be more willing to open up to their co-workers than to their own family members, as they often form deep It's a cultural trait among Filipinos to be remarkably open and warm with their co-workers, often sharing personal stories and experiences more readily than they might with their own direct family members. In the workplace, they form not just professional relationships but also deep bonds and friendships, creating a sense of camaraderie akin to a second family. This willingness to open up and connect with co-workers reflects the strong sense of community and hospitality that Filipinos hold dear, making the workplace not just a job but a place where they find a sense of belonging and support bonds and friendships within their work circles.
By Bumble Bee2 years ago in Writers
