Parenthood
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Ireland, childhood, Prose
Today, I taught my child to say "ephemeral".
by Evan PayneKerry — I remember when I first learned that marvellous, heartbreaking word. It was while reading Le Petit Prince, and the word was “éphémère”. Our teacher helped us grasp the meaning by comparing it to a shooting star in the sky, or a sandcastle on the beach. For the little prince, it was an essential part of a life worth living. Standing on the coast near our home, watching my daughter draw a castle...
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Joanne Young
Paul Baron
Craig Mod
Marcus Hammerschmitt
Allison Eve Zell
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Babies, Prose, Parenthood
Chocolate pacification
by Craig ModMitaka — A year ago it was grapes. Now it’s chocolate. Or whatever we happen to have. RAH RAH! he screams and dances and smiles and laughs. He ate two pieces of dark Peruvian chocolate and a sugar cube. He wi...
Remembering, Parenthood
My grandmother and I, 36 years ago.
by Paul BaronLe vésinet — She passed away last week in her 90th year after having held 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren in her arms. Merci Mamie.
Babies, Holy Places, Parenthood
Babies and grapes.
by Craig ModLondon — When we purchased the bag of grapes early in the morning at Borough Market — one of the oldest in London — I had no idea just how useful they’d turn out to be. We hung them on the back of the strolle...
Other Stories
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Parenthood, spring, kids
Her first fish
by Jonathan Steckbeck in Warren -
Parenthood, Trains, Happiness
Toddler on the Train
by Galway O. in San Francisco -
Parenthood
One more on the never-ending list of things I need to fix.
by Matthew Pennell in March -
music, Prose, Parenthood
Kwaku, finished the lyrics for his 4th song today.
by Samuel Alomenu in Accra -
Ireland, childhood, Prose
Today, I taught my child to say "ephemeral".
by Evan Payne in Kerry -
Babies, Prose, Parenthood
Chocolate pacification
by Craig Mod in Mitaka -
running, Parenthood
"Marathon, ganbatte ne", he said.
by Paul Baron in Tokyo -
Remembering, Parenthood
My grandmother and I, 36 years ago.
by Paul Baron in Le Vésinet -
Prose, education, movies
Intermittent
by Marcus Hammerschmitt in Tübingen -
Parenthood, Autobiography
Lost my breath after reading that my dad was "downsized". He is my hero. He'll stand once more.
by Paul Farmiga in Woodcliff Lake -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, Family
Braelynn loves the annual pow wow we have here. She has fun and it fills my heart with pride as I watch her dance.
by Joanne Young in The Pas -
Christmas, Parenthood
You just can't run away from Christmas.
by January Sera in Singapore -
Architecture, Parenthood
Main portal at Kamehameha Schools Maui, half past 8. Skies are voggy—Kona winds are general above the islands today.
by Lloyd Nebres in Makawao -
Brandon Story Class, animals, indigenous
Wanted to go swimming, she made a few new friends and all they had to say was quack, quack, quack!
by Joanne Young in The Pas -
Black and White, Parenthood, Prose
Above and beyond
by Marcus Hammerschmitt in Tübingen -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
My granddaughter just loves taking part in our communities events,as here she is taking in Opaskwayak Indian Days that is hosted annually.
by Joanne Young in The Pas -
indigenous, Brandon Story Class, Parenthood
Taking a moment to pose for a picture, she really gets so excited when the older girls, ladies invite her to dance with them.
by Joanne Young in The Pas -
Parenthood, Brandon Story Class
It was a wacky Friday night...
by Kelly Barr in The Pas -
13 products, Parenthood
Today I'm starting a handmade map of what my 1 and 1/2 year old kid and I do when we go out in the neighborhood...
by Rodrigo Derteano in New York -
Parenthood
Special Delivery
by Allison Eve Zell in New York -
Parenthood
A blankie, a bandaid, mom's kiss... For a baby, a toddler, a preschooler; these all have superpowers. They heal, make better, comfort.
by Ashleigh Skelton in Brandon -
Parenthood, Brandon Story Class
At the zoo, loving the ice cream face!
by Kelly Barr in Calgary -
siblings, Parenthood
The traditional photo of my progeny's reunion.
by Lia Pas in Saskatoon -
running, girls, Parenthood
A goo hiker.
by Sara Distin in Longmont -
Architecture, Landscape, Parenthood
London was cold. I felt the fog inside my head. I hoped the caffeine would burn it away, like the sun beginning to shine on the ancient and futuristic city.
by Joshua Goldenberg in London -
Parenthood
New York ramble with my best guy
by Laura Brady in New York -
Parenthood
"Julius, do you want to watch some TV with papa?" "Shhh, I am reading" ...
by Peter Nacken in Addis Ababa -
Prose, Parenting, Parenthood
Ennwhee!
by Shane Schick in Toronto -
Babies, Holy Places, Parenthood
Babies and grapes.
by Craig Mod in London
Recent Moments
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Parenthood, spring, kids
Her first fish
in Warren, United States -
Parenthood, Trains, Happiness
Toddler on the Train
in San Francisco, United States -
Parenthood
One more on the never-ending list of things I need to fix.
in March, United Kingdom -
music, Prose, Parenthood
Kwaku, finished the lyrics for his 4th song today.
in Accra, Ghana -
Babies, Prose, Parenthood
Chocolate pacification
in Mitaka, Japan -
Ireland, childhood, Prose
Today, I taught my child to say "ephemeral".
in Kerry, Ireland -
Parenthood
Somewhere to the right of this sign, my 11-year-old daughter is dancing with a boy for the first time.
in Fayetteville, United States -
Remembering, Parenthood
My grandmother and I, 36 years ago.
in Le Vésinet, France -
Prose, education, movies
Intermittent
in Tübingen, Germany -
Parenthood, Autobiography
Lost my breath after reading that my dad was "downsized". He is my hero. He'll stand once more.
in Woodcliff Lake, United States -
Christmas, Parenthood
You just can't run away from Christmas.
in Singapore, Singapore -
Parenthood
The boy is crying and doesn't want a nap. Me, on the other hand, can't wait.
in Key West, United States -
Architecture, Parenthood
Main portal at Kamehameha Schools Maui, half past 8. Skies are voggy—Kona winds are general above the islands today.
in Makawao, United States -
Brandon Story Class, animals, indigenous
Wanted to go swimming, she made a few new friends and all they had to say was quack, quack, quack!
in The Pas, Canada -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, Family
Braelynn loves the annual pow wow we have here. She has fun and it fills my heart with pride as I watch her dance.
in The Pas, Canada -
indigenous, Brandon Story Class, Parenthood
Taking a moment to pose for a picture, she really gets so excited when the older girls, ladies invite her to dance with them.
in The Pas, Canada -
Brandon Story Class, indigenous, prairie first nations
My granddaughter just loves taking part in our communities events,as here she is taking in Opaskwayak Indian Days that is hosted annually.
in The Pas, Canada -
Black and White, Parenthood, Prose
Above and beyond
in Tübingen, Germany -
Parenthood, Brandon Story Class
It was a wacky Friday night...
in The Pas, Canada -
Parenthood
Death Spectrum from July to September, 2013
in New York, United States -
13 products, Parenthood
Today I'm starting a handmade map of what my 1 and 1/2 year old kid and I do when we go out in the neighborhood...
in New York, United States -
Parenthood
Special Delivery
in New York, United States -
Parenthood
A blankie, a bandaid, mom's kiss... For a baby, a toddler, a preschooler; these all have superpowers. They heal, make better, comfort.
in Brandon, Canada -
siblings, Parenthood
The traditional photo of my progeny's reunion.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
running, girls, Parenthood
A goo hiker.
in Longmont, United States -
Architecture, Landscape, Parenthood
London was cold. I felt the fog inside my head. I hoped the caffeine would burn it away, like the sun beginning to shine on the ancient and futuristic city.
in London, United Kingdom -
Parenthood
New York ramble with my best guy
in New York, United States -
Parenthood
"Julius, do you want to watch some TV with papa?" "Shhh, I am reading" ...
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -
Prose, Parenting, Parenthood
Ennwhee!
in Toronto, Canada -
Parenthood
Little dreamy twitchy feet, leather couch, tales of break-ups and travels.
in Paris, France -
running, Parenthood
"Marathon, ganbatte ne", he said.
in Tokyo, Japan -
Babies, Holy Places, Parenthood
Babies and grapes.
in London, United Kingdom -
Parenthood, Brandon Story Class
At the zoo, loving the ice cream face!
in Calgary, Canada