Benjamin Bruce was a single father raising his daughter, Emily, after losing his wife. She was all he had left of the woman he loved, and though he tried his best, parenting alone was never easy. As Emily grew older, she began caring more about her appearance, especially her long hair, but Ben had no … Read more
North Andover police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons, 28, is recovering after being shot by fellow officers during a court-ordered intervention at her home. The off-duty officer remains in stable condition following the July 1 incident, which came just hours after she was served a restraining order filed by her fiancé, fellow officer Justin Aylaian. The case … Read more
Henry Winkler Inducted into Television Hall of Fame Henry Winkler, best known for his role on Happy Days, was honored at the Television Academy’s 27th Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony on August 17 at JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles. He was joined by his wife of nearly 50 years, Stacey Weitzman, along with … Read more
The Hidden Risks of Kissing a Deceased Loved One While the impulse to give a final kiss to a loved one is deeply human, this farewell gesture can pose serious health risks. Once the immune system shuts down after death, bacteria multiply rapidly, and viruses like HIV, hepatitis, or tuberculosis may remain active for a … Read more
Share After three sleepless days, failed meetings, and canceled flights, I boarded Flight 1847 exhausted, hoping for peace. My aisle seat in row 23 seemed perfect—until she arrived. A young woman with golden hair, loud phone calls, and nonstop selfies. Soon her hair spilled over my tray table, covering my laptop. I politely asked her … Read more
A Story of Family, Freedom, and Finding Authentic Happiness Against All Expectations Sometimes the moments that initially embarrass us the most become the catalysts for the most profound personal growth. This is the story of how my mother’s unexpected midlife transformation taught me invaluable lessons about authenticity, courage, and what it truly means to live … Read more
Share I lost my daughter, Sarah, during childbirth last year. She never got to hold her baby, so at 72, I became the sole guardian of my granddaughter, Amy. It isn’t easy, but she’s my whole world. One rainy afternoon, I ducked into a café to feed Amy. Before I could even get her bottle … Read more
Parenting has always reflected the knowledge of its time, even when practices later proved harmful. One striking example is the old custom of adding whiskey to baby bottles in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Whiskey was widely viewed as medicine, believed to ease sore throats, aid digestion, and relieve pain. Parents thought a few … Read more
Washington Tragedy Sparks Calls for Reform The murders of Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5) at a Leavenworth campsite have left their mother, Whitney Decker, grief-stricken and the public demanding accountability. Their father, Travis Decker—now wanted for their killings—allegedly bound and suffocated them in what investigators described as an “unthinkable” act. Whitney says the … Read more
Share I always trusted my younger sister, Claire. She was two years younger than me and worked as a nanny, so I believed she could handle children well. As a single mom with a demanding sales job, I often leaned on her for help. Once, she even picked my kids up from school and took … Read more