“Stage four cancer… just weeks to live…” These words echoed in my head as my world turned upside down. My husband was dying. The diagnosis was dull. I was crushed. When we saw Dr. Matthews about Eric’s condition, his face said it all. I knew something was terribly wrong. And that’s when he told us…
After enduring more years than anyone should in a marriage marked solely by greed and showiness, Elena finally decided to take action. Bryce, her husband, had always been fixated on collecting material status symbols—shiny cars, sprawling houses, and a bank account that could wow everyone except for him. When their divorce was finalized, Elena shocked…
A strange animal resembling a ‘werewolf’ stood by the side of the road around an orchard in Madera Ranchos, California. With a mangy patch of fur, skinny and balding, he made everyone fearful to even look at him. Months passed by and no one wanted to approach the poor animal whose skin was hard and…
Pexels A young boy knelt on the chilly stone floor at the rear of an ancient chapel, his frail shoulders shaking with soft cries. The late afternoon light filtered softly through the stained glass, casting a quiet, otherworldly glow over the space. Six-year-old Alan, an orphan who had experienced little warmth aside from the rare…
The bagworms belong to the superfamily Tineoidea, which is a basal lineage of the Ditrysia (as is Gelechioidea, which includes case-bearers). The family is relatively small, with about 1,350 species, who are found almost everywhere. Despite their name, which comes from the worm-like form of the larvae, these insects aren’t worms but moths. The bagworms live their entire life cycle inside the safety…
Pexels Reconnecting with Ethan, the guy who used to be the focus of my teenage fantasies, felt like a dream come true. A forgotten chapter of my life seemed to come back, pulling me in with the sweet pull of nostalgia. We found ourselves in a fancy restaurant, surrounded by the soft clinking of glasses…
Being a mom has to be one of the best feelings there are. The thought of carrying another life inside you is divine all by itself. Most moms-to-be love taking pictures of their bellies and keep them as beautiful memories they will cherish forever. Well, a mom of four named Renae W did the same. However,…
Most farm animals are friendly and playful in nature, and the donkey from the video below is not an exception. Namely, this sweet animal loves playing with toys, and that includes bouncy balls, inflatable unicorns, and a lot more. However, his all time favorite toys are the ones that produce squeaky sounds. The owner of…
When life gives you lemons, use them to improve your overall health. It’s true that lemons don’t make appealing snacks all by themselves because of their sour and bitter taste, but the benefits they offer are limitless. Being full of vitamins and antioxidants, lemons are without a doubt one of the healthiest fruits on the…
Pexels At first, I didn’t give much thought to the new family that moved into the bungalow next door. People were always coming and going in our neighborhood. As the days went by and our daughter enjoyed more afternoons playing in the yard, I couldn’t shake off a growing feeling of unease. Her striking similarity…