Humble Gifts (Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: A few days ago, my father surprised me with a wooden block calendar that he’d changed the phrasing on to reflect some of my interests. It was a nice reminder that the smallest gifts can mean a great deal, especially when given with love.] Sometimes the sweetest gifts       are

A DIY Wall Calendar (A Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: Based on a true story. My parents had a really neat wooden calendar with interchangeable pieces, and I tried to find one of my own recently. The unfortunate thing is they are difficult to find in stores, and one that I ordered online wound up being a bit too small.