Elisabeth Lina Stewart

 I barely remember the town in which I was born. It is a little village by the name of Adami, found in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy. At the early age of three my family and I left Italy on a journey to America, hoping for a better way of living. It was May of 1967. Twelve long years passed by before we could scrape enough money to return to our native region. Until I saw Calabria, I was not sure of what to expect, my childhood memories being so vague. My mother told me how beautiful it was. I imagined her words and how it would be, for twenty-three hours of tedious and uncomfortable travel…. ten by plane, ten by train (cramped between suitcases) and the last hour by cab from Catanzaro’s train station. Tired and dreamlike, but still anxious to look around. I can recall arriving late at night to my grandmother’s house. She was so happy to see us. My mother was exultant with joy at seeing her mother after twelve years. Tears of the most joyous moments flowed down their f...

 The Evolution of Love: Can We Restore Its True Meaning? Love—once a word adorned with sincerity and depth—has weathered the passing of time, transforming into something unrecognizable to many. As society moves forward, so do the meanings of words and emotions. Some evolve beautifully, while others lose their essence. Has love suffered the same fate? The Beauty of True Love True love is more than fleeting emotions or surface-level admiration. It is the glow of light that emanates from one soul to another—the unspoken understanding, the unwavering trust, the ability to share the deepest thoughts without fear. It is honesty, devotion, and the unbreakable connection between two beings who choose to unite as one. In its purest form, love is timeless. It transcends challenges, stretches beyond fleeting distractions, and becomes an everlasting force that nurtures growth and companionship. Yet, in today's world, love often appears distorted—buried beneath self-interest, dishonesty...