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8 Dollars

1,887 views | Posted by thepowler on August 24, 2018

Yesterday I found $8 on the ground while going to buy groceries from the local outlet. That $8 made my day and helped pay for my dinner. But it also got me thinking, whoever lost that $8, probably had a bad day. So I just want to say I hope my happiness and gratitude comes back around for...

Mom's Last Visit

1,788 views | Posted by Jay Drosin on August 21, 2018

For the past 33 years I have lived and worked in Africa, far from my mother who lived in Los Angeles. One night I dreamed of her as she slowly walked up the stairs to her apartment. She was a heavy woman and she walked slowly and painfully, as she reached the last step, she looked up at me and said "Baby, I'm not going to make it,...

Two women changed my life and they don't even know I exist

1,625 views | Posted by ilenka on September 10, 2018

These two ladies profoundly impacted my life and I will never be able to thank them personally, so I will do it here. First, to the random teenage girl on the train: You were talking with your friend. She seemed really depressed because she could not get a boyfriend. I was half listening to the conversation while dozing...

Why I choose to be happy

1,550 views | Posted by Nick on August 31, 2018

Hello! This is a first for me I'm not a writer in any sense so please bear with me. I'm writing this because I want to get my story out there and hopefully help and inspire one person out there..maybe make a difference in thier lives so here goes nothing! Happiness is a choice at least for me, I made the choice when I was...

Meant To Be

1,528 views | Posted by Reliza Halili on September 5, 2018

Whenever I travel and get on the plane, I usually carry two bags. A big hand bag or a tote, and a small shoulder bag. The small shoulder bag is where I put the important stuff, like my passport, so I could take it with me wherever I go. I had a 7-hour layover in Stockholm for my flight to Barcelona. It was enough time to visit the old city...

Something Big

1,513 views | Posted by Joseph J. Mazzella on August 27, 2018

"Stocking up for Winter?", said the cashier with a smile. She was looking at my shopping cart which was full of toaster pastries and big boxes of cereal. I knew that question was coming. A little earlier I had stopped into the local food pantry to see if there was any small thing that I might contribute. The shelves held canned...

My girlfriend held my hands during an argument

1,426 views | Posted by A friend on August 29, 2018

So basically I told her that we need to talk about us (didn't get enough affection from her but this doesn't matter ) She sat in front of me grabbed my hands , held them tightly and told me (with very sweet and gentle voice)that I have to remember that no matter what I say she is my ally and the only winner of this talk...

Big Brother At QuikTrip

1,339 views | Posted by Witchy on August 22, 2018

I was just about to take a bite of my mozzarella sticks when my brother called me to let me know he was out of his appointment early. Starving little me decided it was a good idea to drive and dip my sticks into the sauce all the while watching my gps, so of course something dumb was bound to happen, as it did. I hit a curb on my way out and...

Let It Happen

1,298 views | Posted by Reliza Halili on September 4, 2018

Have you ever made a silent wish, but deep down you knew it was impossible to come true and you knew it was more like just a wishful thinking? And then later, did you forget all about it? Many years passed by and one day you have no idea your wish is about to come true. The Universe gives you a preview of what is to come, signs in disguise...

You're worth fighting for!

915 views | Posted by Jenni on September 8, 2018

I've been sad lately thinking about my life and how much I've let God down. I've been feeling pretty worthless and just feeling like I'll probably be one of those that God doesn't want. The thing is I confessed this to my husband last night and I cried. He comforted me and told me I was a good woman and I was worth...

If y'all are wondering if there's any good left in this world, read this

881 views | Posted by A friend on September 13, 2018

My brother is a Boy Scout, and was selling popcorn tonight. Not long after he and my dad got set up to sell, a guy came up to them to say, "I don’t want any popcorn, but I want you to get sales, and I want to be a blessing for someone. I'm going to give you $100. I want you give away $100 of popcorn to people who...

Portland Resident Turns 102 - Isn't Slowing Down Anytime Soon

726 views | Posted by Kate Peterson on August 29, 2018

Betty Thompson, a longtime resident of Rose Villa, has always been one to shatter stereotypes. In 1943, she fearlessly joined the Marine Corps at a time when women were needed most. Not only did she train male pilots how to fly – a task that at the time made men uncomfortable – she quickly worked her way up to lead the ranks....

Write It Well

725 views | Posted by Joseph J. Mazzella on September 3, 2018

I realized something this morning. I have been writing now for 34 years. It all started when I was just 18 years old. As a boy growing up I had read literally hundreds of books. I had read mysteries, histories, Science Fiction, thrillers, text books, and the Bible. I had read on every subject I could. I had a thirst for knowledge that...

The Power of 'Leftovers'

614 views | Posted by Andrea on September 15, 2018

I blew up my old bosses sons phone. I know what you're thinking, ummmm boundaries lady? But honestly I did it happily (a little crazy happy too im not afraid to admit it) even knowing I was leaping over walls set to keep folks comfortable. He's not comfortable with my extremely long texts. Or the pictures. I knew he wouldn't be...

The absolutely sweetest thing just happened to me!

585 views | Posted by A friend on September 15, 2018

I was walking to class in the pouring rain and some gentleman stops on his bicycle. He said "Hey can you hold this for me for a second?" (talking about his umbrella). Then he started fixing his bicycle, jumps on it and takes off. He smiled so big and said "have a great day!" I was trying...

The Things That Matter

557 views | Posted by Joseph J. Mazzella on September 17, 2018

I was eleven years old standing outside in just my underwear while I watched the house that I grew up in rapidly burn to the ground. A few minutes earlier I had been sound asleep in my nice, warm bed when a scream woke me up. My Nana's bedroom was just next to mine and my brother's. A fire had broken out there and awakened her....

Yam Leaves

524 views | Posted by Bright Baffoe on September 12, 2018

As I am on my way going to see my landlady last Saturday, I saw a beautiful garden with many well grown yam plants. The broad surfaces of the leaves of the yam plants and the heights of the yam shoots climbed and spread over tall trees attracted me to look at the plants without making any movement. While picturing the plants, this question...

One Dollar

472 views | Posted by Jake on September 15, 2018

I recently noticed that whenever life was getting me down, I'd usually find a dollar in my pocket the next day. I told my parents how weird it was and they told me my little sister puts a dollar in one of my pockets when she knows I'm sad to help cheer me up and now I'm...

Making a little ant's day

436 views | Posted by A friend on September 15, 2018

I was outside eating a cookie and saw about 5 ants just roaming around on top of the steps. I noticed there was only one ant that wasn't holding anything like the other 4 were holding dorito bits or something and the ant seemed sad. It wasn't even going at the same pace as the other ants. So I put a cookie crumb next to him and he...

Zero For Operator

297 views | Posted by Christine on September 18, 2018

When I was 19 I legally immigrated to the USA. I left my country on Mother's day 1963. Circumstances were such that I for a short time became homeless but then found a job at a Mission in East Los Angeles. I was able to live in one of their staff houses, went 3 hours to school each night. I had very little money but felt...