Tag: childhood

Nothing Our Parents Told Us Turned Out To Be True

Follow Lindi’s journey from South Africa to Canada, navigating the challenges of a new life with an unusual coping habit—eating chalk. Continue Reading Nothing Our Parents Told Us ...

by Danila Botha • January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Fiction, short story

Magical Thinking

Explore profound grief and a child’s whimsical coping mechanisms in ‘Magical Thinking,’ a poignant tale beautifully crafted through vivid imagination. Continue Reading Magical Thinking

by Elisabeth Preston-Hsu • December 4, 2023December 4, 2023

Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday, Travel&Lifestyle

Embracing Time

Embrace the timeless narrative in this evocative essay, ‘Embracing Time,’ as it weaves through the intricacies of seasons, childhood adventures, and personal reflections. Explore a world where seasons defy convention, ...

by Ping-Yi Yee • November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Speeding

My dad is driving fast. His sizeable right foot encased in a dark brown extra-wide double-E sized work shoe presses on the pedal, heavy with impatience. He always drives fast. ...

by Barbara Candiotti • May 14, 2022May 14, 2022