Bing’s Holiday Journey Bing, was an unusual gnome. He loved to travel to the North Pole during the holidays and hang out and help Santa with all the elves. On a snowy eve, he was untangling a knot in a string of Christmas lights when the special jingle bell rang. Curious and startled, he nearly…
Miriam tightened her grip on the shopping bag filled with sweet potatoes, her breath visible in the crisp December air. Daniel walked beside her, balancing a box with the shiny new menorah they’d picked out together just days before. The box still had a little bow on it from the shopkeeper. “I can’t believe we…
A Watchful Kwanzaa: The Mbeki Family’s Celebration Nestled in the city’s heart, the Mbeki family home glowed warmly against the crisp December air. Through the frosty windows, the flicker of the kinara and the sounds of laughter spilled into the night. The Mbekis—Ayo, Nkechi, their children Omari and Zola, and Ayo’s mother, Nana Ebele—embraced Kwanzaa…
Sarah moves like a whirlwind of pink against the endless blue sky. Sunbeams feel playful and warm. Her dress vibrates with color, like flowers in bloom. She welcomes the days growing longer. A single orange daisy, bold and beautiful, rests in her hair. It bobs as she moves with the melody playing in her head…
Petunia, the piglet sighed. Her trot lacked spring, and her usual enthusiastic oinks were weary groans. The other piggies noticed and pondered how to best support their sidekick. Together, the drift got the idea for a relaxing spa day to ease Petunia’s spirit and help her get more bounce in her step! They secretly set…
Birthday anticipation crackled in the air, sharper than usual for a seasoned mouse adventurer. The handsome gray murid demanded a culinary coup on his birthday, and tonight, something intoxicating caught hold of his sense of smell. It was finally quiet. Silence had settled after the usual noisy evening chaos. It was time, and everyone was…
The sunshine-orange love bus hummed on its journey through the vibrant-colored vortex. It was my birthday, and today, I wasn’t just your average human; I was a pilot eager to take another spin around the sun. As a cosmic ambassador intent on spreading peace and love across the universe, my orange chariot became a tangerine…
Bob, the sprightly, big-eared, and mature Chihuahua with fur the color of speckled charcoal, held court on his plush throne. His cozy spot was on a worn indentation between a purple velvet sofa cushion and his favorite cushy pillows. Every afternoon, as the sun dipped below the rooftops, Bob would claim his hidden spot, his…
On hundreds of dedicated days, we can reach out to a friend or loved one with a greeting that includes our four-legged family members. After all, our pets offer us comfort every single day. Our tail-wagging, paw-sitive companions enthusiastically greet us, reminding us to embrace life’s simple joys. From the goofy zoomies of a playful…
Life can feel like a rushed blur, a whirlwind of to-do lists and daily routines. In this constant chase, we often miss the simple beauty surrounding us, the moments of nourishing connection. What if we shifted our focus? Instead, we can embrace beauty and forge meaningful connections as essential ingredients to create a fuller and…