Dad!” Katie frowned at the sight of her father lacing up a pair of old-fashioned hockey skates as he looked up with an innocent grin.
“What?” Ryan stood awkwardly regarding his daughter. “I used to be a pro at this.” He lurched forward to test his balance and caught his hand on the railing as other skaters glided past on the outdoor rink. He managed a few tentative steps without falling. “See? Like riding a bike!”
“None of the other parents are skating, Dad.” Katie seethed, shooting her friends on the ice a mortified look.
“Don’t worry, Katiebug—I’ll pretend we’re not related,” Ryan grinned. His heart soared to find that she returned his smile, shaking her head in mock disapproval at her childhood nickname. “Go on,” Ryan said, “join your friends and we’ll meet in an hour. I’ll be practicing my triple loops.”
The loudspeakers began to play a classic wintertime tune as he glided slowly onto the ice. A gust of wind swept over the rink, the air bright and cold with the promise of snow. Glittering lights decorated everything, making Ryan feel both cheerful and lonely at the same time.
この記事は Woman's World の February 27, 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は Woman's World の February 27, 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
Too tired to lose weight?
Millions of us would love to drop a few pounds and get healthier.
4 foods that curb dementia risk
When it comes to protecting your brain, certain foods might be even more beneficial than you'd expect. Everyday eats like almonds, black beans and grape juice—staples you likely already have in your pantry—could help reduce the risk of dementia by delivering nutrients known to support long-term brain health. Here, our roundup of the best foods that help keep your memory sharp for years to come
Laugh your way healthy!
Who knew? Laughing out loud is a proven health booster. Here, all the ways being in stitches tunes up your body and mind.
This avid reader is on a mission to spread joy!
Emily Bhatnagar loves books, and when her dad was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, they offered a refuge from her fears and worries. It was such a blessing that she’s given away 25,000 books to children’s hospitals!
This special shop offers kindness and hope to people in need
As a licensed social worker, Ben Davey found that he had a constant tug on his heart to help others. Before long, he and his wife, Heather, decided to make it official by starting Benny’s Bodega, a special store’ to help those struggling find necessities...and hope!
"Help me get my 'sparkle' back!"
Here, easy ways to reclaim the shine that makes you you—and fan the flames of your joie de vivre
"Say YES to your life!"
Some people spend a lifetime searching for their purpose, but beloved Black-ish and Princess and the Frog actress and acclaimed author Jenifer Lewis discovered her calling to be an entertainer at an early age. And over the years, she's had to overcome poverty, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and a near-fatal fall to keep living that dream. Here, Jenifer's secrets to turning challenges into chances to harness joy
Skiing slopes into love
Carol rekindles more than just her love of snow sports on a weekend away at a ski resort when she runs into an old flame
Dodge the sneaky cause of bad breath
\"Tonsil stones are small lumps made from food debris, bacteria or dead cells in the pockets of the tonsils,\" says Brynna Connor, M.D. They affect up to 40% of people and often go unnoticed. \"But larger stones or multiple stones can cause bad breath, sore throat or white or yellow lumps in the tonsils,\" says Dahlia Philips, M.D. Here, tips get rid of them
"Breathing cured my anxiety!"
When every corner of Jennifer Bauer's life was overtaken with worry and stress, it was nearly impossible to concentrate or sleep. After years of living with constant panic, painful regrets and disturbing thoughts that swirled in her mind, she decided something had to change. Then she discovered the key that unlocked joyful calm
