Are you holding a grudge? About? I’ll admit it—I’ve held a grudge or two in my life. I’m human. And let’s be honest, holding a grudge can feel oddly satisfying at first. It’s like wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket of righteous anger, protecting yourself from the cold […]
Five years ago, I penned a post about the underestimated power of the banana peel—yes, that comedic trope of yore that has sent many a cartoon character flying. Back then, I mused on how life has a way of tossing these metaphorical peels into our path, forcing us […]
How are you feeling right now? This past summer felt like an elaborate dance between sun and fog—one day bathed in golden light, the next shrouded in a hazy grey. It’s as if Mother Nature herself couldn’t decide what mood she was in. And I get it. This […]
In the land of strange occurrences, a North Carolina man predicted he’d win the lottery—and did. Cameron Vick, a UPS driver with a sudden flash of intuition, casually declared he was about to score big on the Cash 5 lottery. Later that day, he found himself $160,756 richer, […]
Take these dreams away, I beg, take them all. The haunting images that rise and fall, In the shadows of night, they come to play, But leave me trembling by the light of day. Take away the realness, the touch, the sound, These phantom echoes that keep me […]
How are you feeling right now? This past week, life decided to play a little game of “let’s-see-how-she-handles-this.” First, an eagerly anticipated international trip, planned down to the last detail, was derailed at the eleventh hour. There I was, suitcase packed, passport in hand, but the universe had […]
The twilight air hung heavy as I stood by the small lake, its stillness disturbed only by the faint ripple of unseen fish. Across the water, the red house stood like a forgotten relic, its windows dark, curtains drawn. They say no one lives there—never has. Yet, every […]
What motivates you? So, here’s one for the books—or the afterlife? A woman in the UK recently made headlines for marrying a ghost, yes, a full-fledged, can’t-even-say-he-has-cold-feet ghost. She claims they met during a spectral speed dating event. Move over, Tinder; the afterlife is swiping right. Now, I’m […]
What’s your favorite time of day? National Dog Day—who knew that our furry friends were so in tune with the calendar? My three dogs certainly got the memo because at precisely 4:12 AM, they decided it was time to celebrate. The house was quiet, the world still asleep, […]
What positive emotion do you feel most often? Kahlil Gibran’s words resonate deeply and make me think of emotions in a non-traditional way: “Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.” […]
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