Joan van Ark was born on June 16, 1943, in New York City, New York. Her parents were not connected to the film industry. When Joan was a teenager acting in Denver, she met actress Julie Harris, and their lives would never be the same. Julie pushed her to go to the highly regarded Yale…
Children are often full of energy and ideas, some more than others. I recall, for instance, that time when I was about 5 and thought it would be a great idea to paint mine and my brother’s bunk beds with a marker pen. Creative and beautiful, I thought… although my parents were not quite as amused. These kids from…
When I was a kid, we lived near a freeway. One day, I asked my mom how far the freeway went and where we’d end up if we just got on it and kept driving. She had a map. Did she show it to me? No. Instead, she said, “Let’s find out.” We got in…
Emily Gold, a 17-year-old dancer who gained widespread recognition on America’s Got Talent, has tragically passed away. Renowned for her mesmerizing performances and uplifting energy, Emily quickly captured the hearts of fans, inspiring many with her unwavering passion for dance. Her unexpected death has left the entertainment community and her supporters in deep shock. Tributes…
Vittoria Ceretti and 40-year-old Theo James attended a Dolce & Gabbana event held on the island of Capri. The girlfriend of the Oscar-winning actor appeared in an elegant white mini dress, opting for a relaxed, minimalist look with no added accessories. Theo chose a stylish beige linen suit. The model and actor posed together for…
Getty Images Meghan Markle has been under fire for her latest interview and cover for a major magazine. Keep reading to learn more. Meghan Markle recently appeared on the cover of a major magazine without makeup, which seems to have sparked a major reaction online. The 44-year-old, who is the Duchess of Sussex, is on…
My husband begged for a baby, then refused to help when our son was born. One morning, his mom overheard our argument and said something that changed everything. My name’s Viki, and I’m thirty-five. I teach English online, mostly to international students, and I’ve been doing it long enough to build a decent client list….
As Robert De Niro famously said in Meet the Fockers, a family is a “circle of trust.” It’s not only shared DNA that connects you to them, but also the memories and experiences you’ve built together. There may be a bit of sibling rivalry or playful teasing from the youngest members, yet we love them…
I used to pride myself on being a “modern, trusting parent.” While other moms installed tracking apps or scrolled through their kids’ messages, I told myself that trust built stronger bonds. My fourteen-year-old daughter and I had what I thought was a clear understanding — she knew my expectations, and I believed in her judgment….
My son died in an accident at sixteen, and my husband, Sam, never shed a tear. Not at the hospital, not at the funeral, not once in the empty house where our boy’s laughter used to live. I grieved out loud, while he disappeared into silence — into work, into routine, into walls I couldn’t…