Here we are, July 2nd. Halfway through the year, yet it feels like a lifetime since January. I remember stepping into 2024 with hope and a twinkle of optimism, the kind that only the end of December can muster. But life, ever the unpredictable trickster, had other plans. […]
Ah, Monday, we meet again. As if dragging ourselves out of bed after a weekend of Netflix and snacks wasn’t hard enough, it’s also a holiday week! I can already hear the collective groan of commuters reluctantly acknowledging the existence of another work week. But wait—there’s a silver […]
Have you ever noticed that everything seems to take about three minutes to microwave? It’s like the universe collectively decided that three minutes is the ideal time to nuke anything from leftover pizza to frozen potstickers to a frozen burrito. Why three minutes? Is this the cosmic threshold […]
This morning at 6am, I found myself performing a modern urban ritual: the last-minute garbage run before pickup. As I dragged the bin to the curb, grumbling about the early hour, I caught a whiff of something unexpected. It was the unmistakable smell of summer. For the first […]
Sunday mornings are my cherished slice of peace. I brew a strong coffee and settle into the couch, skimming the Sunday news on my phone and Twitter feed. Sorry, “X” feed. This morning, a headline caught my eye: “Andrew McCarthy Revisits the Brat Pack Days.” McCarthy, a staple […]
What is your favorite season of year? Why? Ah, the perennial question: what is your favorite season of the year? For me, it’s spring. And no, it’s not just because I’m a spring baby, though that certainly adds a nostalgic charm. Spring, to me, symbolizes rejuvenation. It’s the […]
Ah, Fridays. The glorious gateway to the weekend where we wrap up the week’s grind and let our hair down. But have you ever noticed how Fridays seem to be a magnet for the strangest, most bizarre news stories? It’s like the universe saves all its quirkiest quirks […]
This week’s word is “performative,” and oh boy, has it been making me shake my head more times than I can count. It’s like we’re all extras in the grand reality show of life, where everyone thinks they’re a Kardashian at a family dinner, constantly performing for an […]
Today’s random news headline: “Pentagon Releases New UFO Footage: Are We Alone in the Universe?” Ah, the age-old question that has sparked curiosity, fear, and the wildest conspiracy theories. There’s something irresistibly captivating about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, isn’t there? Imagine this: you’re sipping your morning coffee […]
Summer is peeking around the corner, and with it comes the anticipation of ice cream sandwiches that melt faster than my resolve to avoid them. Picture it: sticky fingers and a race against time to enjoy every last bite before it becomes a puddle of sweet regret. Walking […]