by Katie McVicker Headlines about single-parent adoption are far and few between, except in the cases of celebrities, such as Angelina Jolie, who is raising three of her biological children along with three adopted children in her multi-million dollar home. Do single individuals need to be millionaires to be loving, supportive, and resourceful adoptive parents?Continue reading “Destigmatizing Single-Parent Adoption”
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Paintings by Chrystal Robinson-Shofroth
Chrystal Robinson-Shofroth is an interdisciplinary artist, who specializes in curating Multidisciplinary arts experiences that engage all of the senses. Chrystal studied Special FX at Art institute of Pittsburgh, and grant writing, Video Game design and 3D graphics at Stark State, but her passion will always be painting. Chrystal owns GhostRighterz Artists Services where she strivesContinue reading “Paintings by Chrystal Robinson-Shofroth”
The Sound of Love
If I were to perish tonight, let me peacefully evanesce with you wrapped inside my arms. For when my heart dwindles, the symphony within yours shall orchestrate the heavens to prepare for lover’s depart as your notes carry me home. “Hello everyone, I’m Steven LeRoux. I’m a husband, father to 4 beautiful boys and anContinue reading “The Sound of Love”
American Malls: Left to Die or Resurrected?
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, malls in America (while open) were lively, crowded spaces. They were the place everyone, boys and girls, old and young, went to. However, once they closed, whether temporarily or permanently, the atmosphere completely changed. Malls became eerie, almost as if the building had been abandoned, or was “dead.” This phenomenonContinue reading “American Malls: Left to Die or Resurrected?”
Smile, Your Mom Chose Life
As a drifter, I’m always on the lookout for a new home; whether it’s on a park bench, behind a dumpster, or in this case, a car. I’ve been watching the car from behind a building for about an hour to see if the owner would come back to their beat up Station Wagon, butContinue reading “Smile, Your Mom Chose Life”
Why Do People Repudiate Christianity?
People have become inundated with laws, systems, opinions, fake news – life in general. Most of us are searching for our purpose in life and wondering why we even exist in the first place as you think to yourself that there must be more to life than working in toxic environments, with people we tolerateContinue reading “Why Do People Repudiate Christianity?”
Day on the Farm
Rebecca Lutz is currently going to school for teaching and psychology. She is a mom of two children, and loves being outdoors and reading. She also loves taking pictures of all things.
Ladybug
Meredith Johnson is a single mom to two beautiful girls, going to school for Surgical Technology, and in the fight of her life with Ovarian cancer. She loves her family, boyfriend, friends, all her fur babies, coloring her hair and tattoos. Her favorite place to visit is Colorado. Her hobbies include painting, ceramics and collecting plants. When she’sContinue reading “Ladybug”
Pulling Back the Blanket of Snow
A nature walk during a snowstorm offers a fresh perspective of a familiar setting, stirring up old memories and new revelations. In this essay, the author explores the emotional attachments we form that make places so much more than just their physical locations.
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