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In today’s society, opinions on child care, education, and the educational system are abundant. Notably, American students lag behind their international peers. Addressing this concern, a retired teacher shared her perspective in a letter to a local newspaper, which has resonated with many. The teacher expressed frustration with individuals uninvolved in public schools dictating educational reforms. She […]

As an adult, I decided to impart this brilliant method to my baby girl. I figured she could use it to get out of sleepovers or if she had awkward hangouts. But I never imagined her needing to use it so soon. So yesterday was like any other day—or so I thought. As I sat […]

Dahlia is planning her brother’s wedding, from designing the invitation to booking vendors to even baking the perfect cake. But on the big day, she spots a serious betrayal: she’s not invited. When my brother, Liam, got engaged, I was happy for him. Sure, Claire wasn’t my favorite person in the world.  Therefore, when Claire […]

Woman comes home and tells her husband, “Remember those headaches I’ve been having all these years? Well, they’re gone.” “No more headaches?” The husband asks, “What happened?” His wife replies, “Margie referred me to a hypnotist. He told me to stand in front of a mirror, stare at myself and repeat ‘I do not have […]

I never looked forward to see my high school teacher years later in the middle of a crowded farmers’ market. But there he was, calling my name like no time had passed. This led something I never could’ve imagined. When I was in high school, Mr. Happer was the teacher everyone admired. He was out-going, […]

This year, Rod Stewart will return to the road with his famous singing voice to perform songs from his new album, The Tears of Hercules, as well as fan favorites from the past 50 years. He overcame thyroid canc3r, but lost his voice and had to relearn how to sing, as he explained on an […]

Rachel and her husband Jack were extremely happy when they found out they were expecting quintuplets.  Jack was a truck driver who made a solid living, so when the babies were born, it was easy for Rachel to quit her job to care for their children. But something did, and Rachel was at a loss. […]

The delivery room was filled with an almost electric anticipation. My wife, Emma, lay on the hospital bed, her fingers gripping mine tightly, her face a mixture of exhaustion and exhilaration. The rhythmic beeping of the monitors, the hushed voices of the nurses, and the soft words of encouragement from the doctor all blended into […]

Two-time Academy Award winner Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased in their home in Santa Fe Summit, Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday afternoon. According to Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza, the couple, along with their dog, was discovered with no immediate signs of foul play. However, the […]

This week, Loni Willison, a former model and ex-wife of Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson, appeared in Los Angeles. June 29 saw Willison, 40, smoking and pushing a blanket shopping cart. The former actress wore a layered blouse, skirt, leggings, white socks, and a backward baseball cap, looking contemplative. She wore multiple bangles and necklaces. After […]