Think back about …

Family Relationships

It is said, “Blood is thicker than water.”,  and  “Family first.” But we’re also told , “You can pick your friends,  but you can’t pick your family.” Which is it in your family?  Or have you had both loving as well as strained relationships with your parents,  or with your own children?    Or with siblings,  cousins,  aunts,  uncles,  or in-laws? Have there been estrangements or feuds in your family,  and if so have they been resolved? Think back about Family Relationships and share forward!

Stories on This Week's Writing Prompt

What is there about big sisters?
Sometimes a guy just needs his big sister (although he doesn't always want her to know it!)
A Unofficial Family Feud Memoir
Family Relationships   Ah, family. The people you share a significant portion of your DNA with, which for some [...]
My Conkeydoodle
My Conkeydoodle  I’ve had many loving family relationships,  and one of them was Conkeydoodle.   (See Call Me by Their Names) [...]
Guardian
Guardian  I never thought we’d lose touch or become estranged from good friends,   but sadly it happened.   (See The Gs and [...]

New Stories on Old Prompts

Check out the list of past prompts for inspiration.

Past Stories You May Have Missed

Shorts under Skirts
I almost broke my neck sometimes, standing on one leg, making sure none of the boys could see, sheesh.
Prompted By Good Riddance
August 15, 2016
Slow Down… Things are Much Better IRL
More than one (older) person I know has reflected on the shortened time-frame that we all take for granted today.  We get [...]
May 22, 2016

Think back about …

Family Relationships

It is said, “Blood is thicker than water.”,  and  “Family first.” But we’re also told , “You can pick your friends,  but you can’t pick your family.” Which is it in your family?  Or have you had both loving as well as strained relationships with your parents,  or with your own children?    Or with siblings,  cousins,  aunts,  uncles,  or in-laws? Have there been estrangements or feuds in your family,  and if so have they been resolved? Think back about Family Relationships and share forward!

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