While exploring my French grandfather’s attic, I stumbled upon an unusual object that immediately piqued my curiosity. Upon closer inspection, I learned that it was an Italian percussion instrument known as the “troccoli.” My grandfather explained that it had once been used in traditional Italian folk music. This fascinating instrument consists of small wooden mallets … Read more
A Firefighter’s Legacy Working at a small diner often means finding creative solutions for unexpected problems—like last-minute childcare. When my babysitter canceled, I had no choice but to bring my four-year-old son, Micah, with me to work. It was Halloween, and he was overjoyed to wear his firefighter costume—complete with a bright red helmet and … Read more
After confessing to her grandmother that her husband had been unfaithful, the young woman was overcome with shock and despair. Feeling as though she couldn’t go on, she admitted that life had become an endless series of battles—every solution only seemed to usher in a new problem. In her pain, she told her grandmother that … Read more