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Race riots and brotherly love

Beverly Goldsmith

Written after the race riots that took place in Sydney, Australia, in December 2005.

Amy Richmond

“Couldn’t he at least have waited until after the holidays to leave me?

Verta B. Driver

A few years ago, there was a lump on my leg that was large enough to be noticeable even through my clothes.

Annette Bridges

Sometimes I think about how much time I’ve wasted worrying about not having enough time.

Edwin G. Leever

My wife and I were having some family members and a close friend over for dinner on Christmas Day.

Sarah Nelson

When I go walking outdoors, I like to put on headphones and listen to hymns on tape.

Maggie Nunyakpe

My sister had come from Togo to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays of 2004/5 with me and my husband.

Tony Lobl

University and college experiences vary.

Beth Carey

I always think it’s strange to cross the international date line.

Judith Wiltshire Benson

On a Southern California autumn morning, I woke up to the smell of smoke.

Annette Bridges

This is my family’s first holiday season with a loved one deployed overseas.

Lois Carlson

A wide variety of people come to the soup kitchen where I volunteer.