For years, my husband made mocked my plump figure. I often used food to cope with our troubled marriage. One day, his jokes went too far—he compared me to a slim, beautiful woman in front of everyone. That was the moment I decided to take control. Soon, I shocked my husband and made him speechless….
I love watching my garden wake up in the early morning hours of the summer. As the sun readies itself to crest the eastern ridge, birds and bees and small mammals are beginning to stir. Like many mornings, I am captivated this morning by the mullein plants. In this late summer moment, their stalks of creamy yellow…
The old man sat stranded on the sidewalk, his motorized wheelchair completely unresponsive. Cars passed, people walked by, but no one stopped. Then, an officer pulled over. “What’s wrong, sir?” he asked, kneeling beside him. The man sighed. “Battery’s dead. Happens more than I’d like.” His voice was tired, his hands gripping the armrests. The…
Invention and Introduction Lincoln Logs, a cherished toy, were created by John Lloyd Wright in 1916. The son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, John drew inspiration from log cabin designs he encountered during his travels. He crafted these interlocking wooden blocks to simulate log cabin construction. Initially produced by Playthings Manufacturing Company, which later merged…
Barack and Michelle Obama’s daughters, Malia and Sasha, have grown up under the public’s watchful eye, earning admiration for their poise and independence. Now in their 20s, the sisters share a close bond that continues to strengthen. During the pandemic, they moved back home, giving the family cherished moments of dinners, games, and meaningful conversations….
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2022. Lizzo, the Grammy-winning artist, is candidly addressing the nuances of her crossover success and the predominantly white fanbase that often comes with it. Lizzo dancing while smiling, Photo Credit: lizzobeeating/Instagram In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair for its November cover…
It’s fascinating how something we encounter every single day, like the cap on a pen, can have such interesting and important design elements that we often don’t even notice! Let’s take a closer look at these little protectors of our writing tools and explore the reasons behind that seemingly small hole at the top. The…
Donald Trump’s executive order signed in January, banning the recognition of non-binary and transgender identities on U.S. passports, quickly sparked controversy. The order reinforced a binary view of gender—male and female only—and extended to federal prison policies, preventing transgender women from being housed in female facilities. The Biden administration had previously allowed non-binary individuals to…
Melania Trump made a rare appearance at the 2025 Easter Egg Roll at the White House, drawing attention with her fashion choice. She wore a sleek, vanilla-colored leather trench coat by Canadian brand Mackage, paired with green pointed-toe pumps from Roger Vivier. The trench coat’s dramatic style and Canadian origins sparked conversation online. Melania participated…
A Blue Freezer Pop and a Folded Note It was a sweltering summer day at the neighborhood block party—bounce houses, food trucks, and music filled the street. I was helping two officers at a community booth when a little girl, no older than four, approached us. She handed me a folded note with one hand,…