WordPress Daily Writing Prompt #2834 for July 26, 2026. What’s your biggest dream? Searching For My Tribe. The author reflects on her journey of discovering her biological family after being adopted. Through Ancestry DNA, she connected with half-siblings and researched her maternal lineage. Despite challenges in finding her elusive birth father, the process enriched her understanding of family history and evoked mixed emotions about loss and acceptance.
WordPress Daily Writing Prompt #2812 for July 4, 2026 We live in a world driven by metrics, likes, and constant feedback, making it incredibly easy to fall into the trap of measuring our worth by how much others notice us. I recently stumbled upon a profound reminder to step off that treadmill. While scrolling through…
The author reflects on the remarkable life of her father, Bernard “Bud” Earl Ware, Sr., who lived from 1923 to 2020. Emphasizing his hard work, community service, and love for family, the message encourages others to celebrate his life rather than mourn his passing, highlighting the importance of helping others and expressing joy.
My dad. Born in 1923. Born in Bear Lake, still lives in Bear Lake. Grew up in incredible poverty, on a farm, part of a big family. Worked that farm swinging a plow behind a pair of Percherons (there’s not a lot of people alive who have actually done this anymore) Got his nickname “Bud”…
Today I caught a baking bug. It’s been a while since I baked, and it so happens my husband perked up quite nicely when I mentioned it. He asked for apple, then pumpkin, then apple, then faltered and just looked at me. I suggested both. He grinned like the Cheshire Cat, quite pleased. Pie crusts…
In the early 1990’s, Don and I were living in Augusta, Georgia. I was out of the service, but my husband was still stationed at Ft. Gordon. He moved to Ft. Gordon after serving in Desert Storm. We decided to visit family (mine) in Bear Lake, Michigan one summer. It was that year I received…
The heartfelt narrative reflects on the bond between a dog and its owner as they prepare for a final goodbye. The owner reminisces about their dog’s journey, highlighting moments of love, loyalty, and companionship over fifteen years. Amidst the sorrow of impending loss, the owner pledges to honor their pet’s memory and wishes for peace in the afterlife.
The author shares her thoughts on the HBO series “Band of Brothers.” Woven in to this are examples of experiences from members of her family. Contrasts between the 1940’s and present day life for people in general, and soldiers specifically are offered as food for thought. Pride for “The Greatest Generation” and her family’s part in it, is emphasized.
In November 2007, Maria penned a heartfelt tribute to her mother, which she published in April 2009. The narrative recounts her emotional experience during her mother’s funeral amid a cold, dismal day that transformed into a beautiful, sunny moment at the graveside, symbolizing love and remembrance.