I wouldn’t say that my life up to now has been boring, but it definitely hasn’t been very exciting. Being raised on a farm is as basic as you can get. Imagine milking cows in this day and age. Aren’t there machines for that? Well, that’s what I grew up doing. But no more –…
Wade grew up in a two-parent household on a homestead in Henford-on-Bagley with two younger brothers. His educated parents, Kai – a farmer/biologist, and Melisa – a mechanical engineer, were wildly successful in their careers and could always provide their sons with whatever they needed. With a private school education and plenty of money to…
After everyone is in bed, I walk around the house, securing the doors, moving the wet laundry over to the dryer, and ensuring everything is in place. As the man of the house, these are the things that I always feel the need to do – to make sure that the work is completed and…
We now say goodbye to Merlin ‘The Knight’ Brown and Jalisa ’The Voidcritter’ Wells-Brown (BDC | ATC | Banks Day 18.3 – Day 58.3 & 65.3). Theirs was a love story reminiscent of a fairy tale. They met during the 28 Blind Dates Challenge and fell in love without ever seeing one another. After the…
Despite the controversy at home, Dub meets Perla in front of the historic Finchwick Picture House in the village. He wants to show Perla a great time, but he can’t get the look on his parent’s faces off his mind. Maybe going on this date wasn’t a great idea, but he will try to make…
It’s a rough morning for Me-Me after discovering that her mother passed away in the middle of the night. She was just with her. If she knew it would be the last time she’d see her, Me-Me would have held on to her and never let her go. She’s glad it’s Egg Day, so she…
Dray and I continue his bike riding lesson. He’s right on the cusp of riding independently, but he seems to lack the confidence to completely take his feet off the ground. Kai: You’ve got this, Dray. Just pick up a little speed and start pedaling. Drake: Like this? Kai: Exactly like that – now, keep…
Me-Me arrives at her sister’s house in Tartosa and is greeted by the two sleep-deprived new parents and her overjoyed mother. She’s anxious to meet each of her new nieces and nephew, but she turns her attention to Lia first. Melisa: *big hug* You did it, sis! I’m so proud of you. Jamelia: I almost…
There are only a few more days until Dub becomes a young adult. He’s looking forward to leaving some things of the teen years behind, like acne, school, and homework. But quickly running out of time for things like getting to know Perla better. Dub doesn’t know exactly what he wants to do with his…
It’s lottery day. I shouldn’t take it seriously, but somebody has to win it, right? I purchase a ticket just for fun, then go down to the kitchen for breakfast. Mase is sitting there working on his homework. Kai: Why are you just now doing your homework? Mason: I was too tired to finish it…
