Ah, Christmas Eve—a time when the world seems to pause, covered in the glow of twinkling lights and the anticipation of what tomorrow brings. It’s a night of stockings hung with care, last-minute wrapping, and that one nagging question: Have I been naughty or nice? The truth is, […]
Every year, linguists and dictionaries propose a “word of the year” that supposedly sums up the collective consciousness. This year, we’ve had some interesting contenders: “brain rot,” “polarization,” and even “demure.” But as I sit here and reflect on the world around me, I can’t help but think […]
Today marks the shortest day of the year, and as if Mother Nature herself was in on the cosmic joke, it snowed last night. Not just a light dusting either, but enough to blanket the world in that hushed, pristine silence that almost forces you to stop and […]
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? As a Gen Xer, I’ve realized there’s value in staying current on music trends, not just for nostalgia’s sake, but for practical reasons, too. Whether I’m chatting with my son, keeping up with younger colleagues, or just needing a fun […]
What cities do you want to visit? I’m a wanderer who dreams of the seas, Of Lisbon’s bright winds and Dakar’s cool breeze. From Montevideo’s shores to Rio’s grand skies, I’ll wander the globe, my heart full of sighs. To Dubrovnik’s old streets, I’ll eagerly roam, Quito’s high […]
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? Funny how life works. This time last year, I had a clear vision of what today would look like. I really did. Everyone told me that I could coadt this year because I had been so awesome. I […]
The other day, I sneezed out of nowhere—one of those body-wrenching sneezes that makes you feel like you just worked out a muscle group you didn’t know existed. The odd thing? There wasn’t a pollen-filled breeze or a furball in sight. No dusty corners or blooming flowers. What […]
Yesterday, I had every intention to sit down and hammer out my daily musings. I truly did. But the universe—or more accurately, exhaustion—had other plans. No witty commentary, no profound insights, just sheer fatigue. By the time I realized I hadn’t written, it was too late, and the […]
If Monday is the day we collectively loathe and Friday is the golden child we all wait for, then where does that leave Tuesday? Smack dab in the middle of a week that’s neither fresh nor close to its end. A little lost, a little neglected—Tuesdays have an […]
What could you do less of? There are a few things I should do less of in life—like eating gummies when I’m supposed to be winding down or starting a new streaming show at midnight (who really needs sleep, right?). But another thing I’ve realized? I need to […]
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