After Mary Cosby’s grandmother passes, her relationship with her step-grandfather begins to change... #TheCultOfTheRealHousewife premieres Thursday, Jan 1 at 8P on TLC. | TLC

“Let us not grieve for what has passed in this life that is given only once.” . In the remote Kyrgyz village of Balykchy, a grandmother wearied by routine finds her spirit revived by playing her komuz - an ancient Kyrgyz stringed instrument - awakening the dream she left behind long ago. . Watch Memories of a Dream by Danysh Akylbekov and produced by Madaniyat Entertainment, part of Al Jazeera DigiDocs. . ▶️ youtu.be/pyL5ChLuzFE | Al Jazeera English

After Mary Cosby’s grandmother passes, her relationship with her step-grandfather begins to change... #TheCultOfTheRealHousewife premieres Thursday, Jan 1 at 8P on TLC. | TLC

You know grandmother and grandfather, but what are their parents called? They’re your great grandmother and great grandfather. But what about their parents. They’re your great-great grandmother and great-great grandfather. And we can just keep going like that. So, you’re great-great-great grandfather is your grandfather’s grandfather. And you’re your great-great-great grandfather’s great-great-great grandchild. Isn’t that great? Check out my private classes and learn English even faster. Link in

My grandmother passed away. In her will, she didn’t leave her inheritance to anyone. Not even me—despite being the one who cared for her during her final years. The house quickly turned into a battlefield as relatives argued over the smallest objects. I couldn’t take it anymore and slipped out onto the back porch. That’s where I saw Berta—Grandma’s old dog—sitting quietly beside the empty rocking chair. My chest tightened. She was still loyal. Still waiting. I accepted that Grandma hadn’t left m