In this weeks episode, Mavis recounts her brief time spent at college, and how a local murder of crows became more family to her than her own family ever was. 181 more words
Becoming the family carer
Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you can’t get more time. – Jim Rohn
My Dad wasn’t critically ill for long time leading up to his death, so for the couple of days he was in the hospital I didn’t really have time to think about what could be.
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Making Barbados our Home
We moved here in January and have been getting use to this island. As I have been on 2 other Caribbean islands already I felt like I would be a pro at this moving and starting afresh business. 272 more words
The Head of the Table
By Salha Al Ameri
I see them draping her bird-like body in a shroud. I see the men all in white, paying their respects to my grief-stricken uncle. 962 more words
William Hancock of Jamestown
My eleventh great grandfather William was born in England and died in Jamestown during the Massacre of 1622. He was the husband of Susan Poynter and had at least three sons. 27 more words
Through It All, Love
My husband and I sat in our car that Sunday afternoon as I read aloud the letter our daughter had presented to us two days earlier, with the instructions that we read it together while she was at home—in case we had any questions. 507 more words
