hen I was 12 weeks pregnant, we did our routine blood work and found out we were having a BOY! After many long talks and prayers we decided he would be Kailor Dean. Kailor means “little warrior.” Little did we know how much this was going to ring true for our sweet baby. At 15…
Last Wednesday would have been my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Since my grandfather, Walter, passed away two years ago, my grandmother, Doris, chose to commemorate the day by dining at the same restaurant they had visited every year. Wearing the blouse and brooch he had once gifted her, she ordered their usual meal and left…
I bought for my husband his dream watch for our 10th anniversary. All he got me was cheap perfume in a plastic bottle. I was so angry, I tossed it aside and never used it. For illustrative purpose only This was our last celebration because he passed away unexpectedly three weeks later. The pain of…
Summertime brings sunshine, outdoor adventures, and—unfortunately—unwanted pests. While most of us are familiar with mosquitoes and ticks, there’s another insect to be aware of: the assassin bug, also known as the “kissing bug.” Though its name sounds dramatic, its bite can have serious consequences. These insects feed on human and animal blood, and when they…
Did you know that if you eat chicken gizzards, you don’t need to take expensive supplements for certain nutrients? These small, chewy organs might not look like much, but they’re packed with health benefits that can save you money on vitamins and improve your overall well-being. When most people pass by chicken gizzards at the…
My daughter is 14. She is dating a boy of the same age. He is very well-mannered, a nice guy. Every Sunday, he comes to our place… and spends the entire day in her room. I don’t want to disturb them, yet one Sunday I thought: “What if they are making their own kids there?!”…
Every so often, the internet uncovers something so simple yet clever that it instantly goes viral. The latest example? A license plate from Perth that has everyone talking. Parked at a local shopping center, a Kia Sportage caught the attention of passersby thanks to its unique plate combination: “370HSSV.” At first glance, it looked completely…
Dr. Phil, the beloved television psychologist, recently made an emotional announcement that left fans heartbroken. With tears welling up in his eyes, he addressed his audience in a heartfelt message, struggling to hold back his emotions. His usual composed demeanor gave way to raw vulnerability as he shared the difficult news that many had not…
A 31-year-old woman has died after Saturday night’s hit-and-run crash in Bladensburg that injured more than a dozen people. Police say the 66-year-old driver from Washington, D.C., turned himself in and faces pending criminal charges. Eight children and six adults were hurt when a car slammed into a birthday party on 55th Avenue. BLADENSBURG, Md….
It starts innocently. You’re cooking, the kitchen’s busy, and the sauce is bubbling over. Without thinking, you toss a tea towel on the oven door handle. It feels convenient—easy to grab when needed. I used to do the same, until one incident changed my perspective entirely. The “harmless” habit isn’t so harmless. Picture this: the…