My First Job

My First Job

Author: Vivian Cumins I was finally going to make some money. I was tired of being broke and unable to have the finer things in life. Becoming an entrepreneur and selling my own product was a surefire way to guarantee home ownership. This is what I told my two...
The Original Ice Castle

The Original Ice Castle

Author:  Vivian Cumins One of my favorite winter attractions is the magical Ice Castles that come alive every January in the small, Swiss-themed town of Midway, Utah. Built on an acre of land, Ice Castles attracts thousands of curious visitors, all looking to unleash...
Nervous Redemption

Nervous Redemption

Author: Vivian Cumins I asked to go last. There were two adults before me, a man, and a woman, both dressed in the same thin, light blue gown. I was only 10 years old, so my gown was a little big and went all the way to the floor. As I watched them take two steps down...
Sleepy Tingles

Sleepy Tingles

Author:  Vivian Cumins Have you ever fallen asleep listening to the sound of rain showering the roof? Do ocean waves crashing on a sandy shoreline trigger feelings of serenity? Has Bob Ross, with his tranquil voice and mesmerizing tutorials, ever lulled you to sleep...
Little Miss Perfect

Little Miss Perfect

Author:  Vivian Cumins Nobody’s perfect. Things happen. We make mistakes. So, what makes a five-year-old little girl strive so hard for perfection? One would think a five-year-old’s life would be full of imagination, baby dolls, and Barbies—not anxiety, worry, and the...
Grandma Schmidt’s Green Stuff

Grandma Schmidt’s Green Stuff

Author:  Vivian Cumins My Grandma Schmidt was the best cook in the universe. I could go on for days telling you about all her yummy homemade creations, but today’s story is set aside for my favorite dessert—Green Stuff. Because my family lived in Oklahoma and Grandma...