Author: Emily Nguyen Le
For most of my life, I lived without a father. He walked out on my mom and me when I was a teenager. No goodbyes. No explanations. Just gone. I did my best to grow past it. I went through the usual motions—school, sports, teenage heartbreaks—without ever letting myself dwell on the ache of his absence. And for a while, I managed. I told myself he wasn’t worth the pain. But one night, everything changed. For illustrative purposes only It was late. My phone buzzed with a call from an unknown number. I didn’t pick up. A minute later, a…
Watermelon is a refreshing summer fruit packed with water, vitamins, and antioxidants. While it offers many health benefits, it’s not suitable for everyone. Certain individuals may need to avoid or limit watermelon due to its sugar content, nutrient profile, or potential allergic reactions. Below are five groups of people who should be cautious when consuming watermelon. For illustrative purposes only 1. People with Diabetes Reason:Watermelon has a high glycemic index (GI), which means it can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. Although it contains mostly water and has a moderate glycemic load (GL), eating large portions can still…
As the preliminary report into last month’s fatal Air India crash is released, an expert has explained how the fatal error which killed 260 people could have happened. Exactly a month ago (June 12), 242 people on board a commercial airline collided with a medical college hostel in a residential part of Ahmedabad, India, which is located roughly a mile away from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport’s runway. The disaster unfolded at 1.38pm (local time), and saw all but one person on board the aircraft die. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was sat in seat 11A when the 40-year-old miraculously was pictured…
The house was too quiet. Noah had just fallen asleep in my arms. I gently laid him in the playpen and turned back toward the kitchen. That’s when Michael spoke. “I’m leaving.” His voice was flat. Final. Like he’d already packed that sentence days ago. He stood by the door with his suitcase. The car was probably already running. His shoes were clean, like he hadn’t lived here long. For illustrative purposes only I didn’t cry. I didn’t beg. I didn’t even flinch. I just looked at him. Really looked. And in that moment, I didn’t see my husband. I…
Coughs and bronchitis can be relentless, dragging on for days or even weeks. But before reaching for over-the-counter medications, many people are turning to natural, time-tested remedies for relief. One such remedy? A simple blend of bananas, honey, and water that has been used in folk medicine to calm coughs and ease bronchial inflammation. For illustrative purposes only Why This Simple Combo Works This natural cough remedy combines three common kitchen ingredients that each offer powerful healing properties: 1. Bananas Rich in potassium and vitamin B6, bananas are also a good source of soluble fiber and natural sugars that soothe…
The rain had just started to fall over the quiet town of Maplewood as 8-year-old Lily Thompson walked briskly down Main Street, her small pink rain boots splashing through puddles. She clutched a worn-out umbrella in one hand and a crumpled five-dollar bill in the other—her only money, saved carefully in a glittery jar labeled “Birthday Ice Cream.” She’d planned on using it that weekend to treat herself and her little brother to the biggest sundaes at Benny’s Ice Cream Parlor. But as she passed the corner of 5th and Oak, her plans changed in an instant. For illustrative purposes…
Life is full of choices—but not all of them are good ones. In this collection of short, silly tales, three friends set out to buy the perfect chair, bed, car, and even robot. They had high hopes… and ended up with hilarious regrets. From vibrating recliners to singing toilets, these stories prove one thing: sometimes the problem isn’t the product—it’s the guy who picked it. Get ready to laugh as we dive into “Three Guys, Three Bad Decisions: A Comedy of Choices.” For illustrative purposes only Three Toilets Three men went shopping for new toilets. The first guy said, “I…
“You can’t even walk!” The words rang out like a slap across the kitchen. Jason stood with his arms crossed, a smirk tugging at his lips. In front of him sat the woman he’d once promised forever to—Clara. And beside her, gently holding her hand, was Noah, the man who had loved her back to life. Jason’s voice was full of scorn. “And you think you can raise a child like this? In a wheelchair?” Clara didn’t flinch. She didn’t cry. Instead, she looked him straight in the eye. “Maybe I can’t walk,” she said. “But I found someone who…
I never thought a simple act of kindness would come back to me in such a profound way. Every morning, I brought a warm sandwich and coffee to the same man sitting quietly outside the old church steps. He never asked for anything. He just nodded, thanked me softly, and sipped his coffee like it was the only warmth in his day. I did it for years. For illustrative purposes only Then, on the happiest day of my life, twelve strangers walked into my wedding, each carrying a story I never expected… and a message that left the entire room…
I never imagined I’d be standing at the altar again, hands trembling, while my daughter clung tightly to my leg. “Dad,” she whispered urgently, her big blue eyes filled with fear. “Don’t leave me alone with the new mom… she’ll do bad things.” The words struck me like a blow to the chest. For illustrative purposes only I knelt down and looked into Lily’s eyes. She was only six—sweet, sensitive, and still grieving her mother, who passed away two years ago. Nothing about today was easy for her. Not the dress, not the flowers, and certainly not watching me marry…