Late one rainy night, a woman heard strange noises coming from the hallway. She got out of bed softly and looked around. She spotted her teenage son getting dressed and holding an…
Gerber’s Latest Star Had a Picture-Perfect First Day
The post office was busier than usual because it was the holiday season. There were huge mounds of things, rivers of mail, and lengthy lines of people waiting for their gifts to…
A Conversation Between Three Elderly Friends Took an Unexpected Turn
On a quiet afternoon, three old men sat next to each other on a wide wooden porch at a retirement home. The warm golden light of the setting sun shone on their…
Learning This Changed the Way I Do Things Every Day
Everyone who has a pet understands how hard it is to keep fleas away from them. A lot of products that say they will get rid of fleas don’t perform very well…
Jamie Lee Curtis Wears Modern Gray Suit to Celebrate ‘Freakier Friday’
Jamie Lee Curtis has always done things her own way, and her most recent appearance demonstrates that she is still very talented and graceful. The 66-year-old actress won an Oscar and made…
An Easy Way to Support Pollinators—and Add Charm to Your Yard
You may have witnessed bees buzzing over your garden or a local park, moving from blossom to flower. Because they work hard to pollinate the plants we need for food and beauty,…
Sometimes the People We Overlook Have the Most to Teach
There was an old woman on my street who had no where to go and no food. No one helped her. Every day for four years, I brought her meals. People who…
Some Backyard Nests Are More Special Than You Realize
You could have spotted small nests or eggs hidden in the bushes, trees, flower beds, or even on the ground in your yard. They could look broken, like they were left behind,…
Opening My Doors to Family Taught Me a Hard but Valuable Lesson
The old grandfather clock in the hallway struck midnight as I ran my fingers over Dad’s framed picture. His smile was the same as always: calm, steady, and proud. We buried him…
A Powerful Response from My Daughter I’ll Never Forget
My four-year-old daughter turns the aisle into her own dancing stage every time we go to the supermarket. Most of the time, people grin, but not this time. An older woman glared…