I really enjoyed this story, @popurri. I was so happy that the grandmother got to enjoy that special experience, and to make a wish.

I enjoyed your story, @nkemakonam89. That's great that Patsy was able to find a good friend in her new school.

Beautiful post, @lightpen. I do like that philosophy that what you do comes back to you, and also that generosity is so important in our world. Selfishness comes naturally. We must all train ourselves

Oh how I love this creative nonfiction initiative. But too often I find my heart being broken! Thanks for sharing your story, @deirdyweirdy. How crazy... a second family!

Wow, the fiancé is really a jerk! How could he string her along for so long like that? Her suicide attempt was frightening. I had a relative who died that way. It's very dangerous to drink alcohol while

Astral travel? That's amazing. I have not heard of it. Now I need to investigate. I'm sure my friends will not be too thrilled if I master the art. 😄

That ending made total sense to me. Instead of a stiff punishment, his parents just scolded him. They were too excited about him having a friend!

The narrator in this story is very plucky. He survives on his own as a young child and for many years before he is able to find his parents. I loved the happy ending. I would love to see your characters

I enjoyed your story, @janaveda. The comparison of the different types of knowledge is very clever!

I love your story, @arduilcelebren. You're so right about meaningful gifts for kids at that impressionable age. We never know when an instrument, a paintbrush, or a drawing set might inspire a young artist.

This story goes to show that not all tales need a happy ending. It also demonstrates how one event can create havoc in a person's life for a very long time. In Rick's case, the experience of a relationship

How terrible. I hope you mend quickly, @nelson-george.

Oh my, an 8 year-old is too young to stay at home alone. She was very lucky that the cab driver and the other passengers were kind and had no ill-intentions when she traveled to the city!

I can't tell you how much I love this post, @erh.germany. It just made me smile non-stop. Though we grew up on different continents, it was the same era, and I can relate to so many of your stories. We

Your story really touched my heart, @rammargarita. When I was very little, my mother taught us that when someone gave us a gift, no matter how insignificant, we should accept it with love. Because it was

This piece was a joy to read, @samsmith1971. I love your take on the "gift" prompt. Gifts come to us in so many different ways. Stan Schmidt gave you the gift of teaching, and the shared gift

The story of writing the story is a story in and of itself, @erh.germany! Thanks for sharing that. It just goes to show that every tale has its time. It's like trying to bake a cake quickly. You just can't.

That's great news that you have ways to check over your writing, and that you plan to be diligent. It makes a big difference in the quality of the writing, as well as in the experience of reading. 😊

That is the dearest comment, @fantom22. I appreciate you listening when I share my thoughts about how to improve your writing. It means so much that you take it to heart in a positive way. I've seen you

Those early influences are so powerful. I had a favorite nun who inspired me too. Her name was Sister Dolores Mary, and she was very funny, very sweet, and very smart. You have inspired me. I will one