Finally, she thought, this was the way out. She was on her own and making her own decisions! This was the right of passage for the oldest child. Now that she was living in the city, she would pursue her dreams. That would show everyone, especially her father, that she was right and that her dreams...

Father often wondered why mother sta with him. He really was a miserable person and he seemed to be turning into an old grouch. She deserved better, but seemed content to be with him. Where would all this lead up to? He thought. She came into the room where he sat and the darkness seemed to...

Father thought his son both amused him and frustrated him. He watched as the boy would hit one wall after another, refusing to take any of his advice. The amusing part was the way history seemed to be repeating itself, as his father used to attempt to give his advice to him. He often ignored it, as...

There were so many things father thought would be different when he got to this stage of his life. It seemed as if he wasn’t needed anymore. He had always thought of himself as a “fun” dad, the one who would spend hours at the playground with the kids. How could this have happened? He thought...

(part i) can you feel it? Happily glancing through a magazine, she had her mind made up. She wasn’t about to get tied down with a career and family like her mother! She was destined for greatness, and there was no time to waste. The stage was ing her, like a siren’s song. She tossed the...