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Most afternoons, my dog Sadie and I settle into our favorite spot by the front window, indulging in what some might call a dull ritual—but to us, it’s a quiet …

My Dog and I Watch the World From Our Window—And It’s the Most Peaceful Part of My Day Read More

For most of my life, I folded my underwear with precision—panties, bloomers, skivvies, whatever you call them. Each pair tucked neatly into rows, as if they were auditioning for a …

I Folded My Underwear for 68 Years—Then I Stopped, and It Changed Everything Read More

Every Halloween, I face the same delicious dilemma: how to keep myself from devouring all the candy before the big night. This year, I came up with a strategy—pre-sort everything …

I Spent Hours Prepping Halloween Goodie Bags—Just to Keep Myself From Eating the Candy Read More

Last Saturday, I popped into Aldi for a few bits and found myself navigating a sea of pensioners. They were everywhere—blocking aisles, comparing biscuits, chatting by the frozen peas. I …

I Forgot I Was 83 Until I Complained About the Crowd—Here’s What That Taught Me Read More

In 1963, I was thirteen and full of mischief. One evening, I led a group of mates onto the local railway sidings, curious to see what we might find. We …

How a Box of Train Alarms Turned Into the Loudest Childhood Prank I’ve Ever Pulled Read More

I was a little disheartened when the color trademark post got deleted, so I figured I’d share something close to my heart instead—my 2003 VW Beetle, affectionately named Betty the …

My 2003 VW Beetle Has 244,000 Miles and a Name—Here’s Why I’ll Never Let Her Go Read More

When I first set up this fish tank, it was a humble little setup—just some rocks, a few plants, a piece of driftwood, and a single betta fish gliding through …

I Rebuilt a Fish Tank After 10 Years—Now It’s a Tiny Aquatic Drama I Can’t Stop Watching Read More

My son had been complaining about his teeth for a few days, so I finally booked a dentist appointment. I expected a routine checkup, maybe a cavity or two—but the …

My Son’s Dental X-Ray Looked Like a Halloween Horror Scene—And I Couldn’t Look Away Read More

I spent five slow, meditative years sewing together 8,192 tiny squares—each just 1.5 inches wide—to create a quilt that now feels like a monument to patience. It wasn’t glamorous. It …

I Spent Five Years Sewing 8,192 Tiny Squares—And It Changed How I See Time and Purpose Read More

Lately, I’ve been on a bit of a Morrissey kick. I know—he’s famously miserable, a lyrical curmudgeon—but something about his bleak portrayals of British seaside towns got under my skin. …

Morrissey’s Gloomy Seaside Lyrics Made Me Question UK Coastal Real Estate—Here’s What I Found Read More