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My son took a photo of me the other day, and to my surprise—it was actually good. Not just technically decent, but warm, joyful, and somehow flattering in a way …
My Son Took a Photo That Changed How I See Myself—Batwings, Mom Pooch, and All #2 Read MoreThe Japanese maple on my parents’ front stoop finally gave up the ghost after 18 loyal years. I’ve watched it grow since it was planted, so I can confirm—yes, it …
My Dad Turned a Dead Tree Into a Grumpy Stump—and It’s Now the Star of the Yard #2 Read MoreFor days, my son had been begging for spaghetti—despite never having tasted it. So I gave in, picked up a package, and only realized at home that it was linguine, …
My Picky Kid Asked for Spaghetti—We Gave Him Linguine, and It Changed Dinner Forever #2 Read MoreLast 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 #2 Read MoreIn 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 #2 Read MoreI 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 #2 Read MoreWhen 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 #2 Read MoreMy 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 #2 Read MoreI 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 #2 Read MoreLately, 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 #2 Read More