It was the satisfied cluckings of chickens finishing the remains of a great feast that reminded me of the groundnuts. Yes, every nut was gone. How stupid I had been to leave them uncovered with the kitchen door wide open. But such self-reproach did not occur to me at the time. For I was filled with […]
Daughter sacrificed by parents in India
On Saturday, family members sacrificed a young girl by severely dismembering her body. The transgression was supposedly accomplished by her own family members ,including her parents and some relatives, in the anticipation of a son. The brutal act took place on the demand of a Tantrik (A black Magician), who promised a son to the […]
Teenage summer jobs good or bad?
Summertime often means summer jobs for teens. But is that always a good thing for young people? Not necessarily, I’ve spent many years fielding questions from parents on how to teach their children – grown and underage – to handle money. The trouble is, even though a paying job can help teenagers sharpen their skills […]
My Grandparents
We inherit more than the obvious physical characteristics from family members, who come before us. The adage "fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree" serves as the perfect metaphor for familial relationships. The members of our families have an enormous impact on what we become, and the ways in which we define ourselves. […]
Adopted.
FADE IN: INT. CAR — AFTERNOON LUIS BOURBAN,22, drives his old Honda Civic through a gray day, on a generic East Coast highway. He wears worn blue jeans and a polo shirt that he seems uncomfortable in. His girlfriend SANDY,21, sits next to him. She’s eyeing him through flirty green contacts. SANDY Four years baby. […]
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