When my wife opened our friends’ wedding invitation, she froze. At the bottom of the RSVP card, in dramatic handwriting, were the words: “Ladies — please wear white, wedding dresses welcome!” We were baffled. Everyone knows you don’t wear white to a wedding. When I called the groom, my old friend David, he explained the … Read more
The Moore family of Kansas is grieving the tragic loss of 14-year-old Caleb Moore, who died by suicide after being targeted in an online sextortion scam. What began as a chat with someone posing as a teen girl on TikTok quickly escalated on Snapchat, where Caleb was pressured to send intimate images. The impersonator then … Read more
Kristen, a single mother who raised her daughter Claire with love and sacrifice, always believed their bond was unbreakable. When Claire became a mother, Kristen was thrilled to welcome her first grandchild. But her joy turned to heartbreak when Claire’s husband refused to let her visit, dismissing her as a “single mom influence.” Crushed, Kristen … Read more
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