To most people, she was just a baker. To me, she was proof that kindness could be a full-time job. Then one cold, stormy evening, everything changed. As my mother was closing up, rain hammering against the shop windows, she noticed a man sitting on the curb outside — a homeless veteran, drenched to the … Read more
Drive through the countryside of Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Ohio, and you’ll notice them — large, five-pointed stars nailed high on barn walls, faded by years of sun and rain. They’re often painted in deep reds, rustic blacks, or calming blues, sometimes perfectly symmetrical, sometimes hand-cut and slightly uneven. They catch the light just so, commanding … Read more
They’re called barn stars, and while today they might seem like simple rustic décor, their history runs deep — a blend of art, faith, superstition, and family heritage that stretches back centuries. The Origins of a Rural Icon The story of barn stars begins with the Pennsylvania Dutch, a group of German-speaking immigrants who settled … Read more
It has been more than six years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged vows in a dazzling royal ceremony at Windsor Castle. Their 2018 wedding was celebrated around the world — a union that promised to modernize the monarchy. But the fairy tale didn’t last. Two years later, the couple stepped back from royal … Read more
A Fast-Moving Romance Harry and Meghan’s whirlwind romance began in 2016 after a mutual friend set them up on a blind date in London. Meghan, then a successful actress best known for her role in Suits, was in town for Wimbledon. They agreed to meet for dinner at Soho House, but Harry was running late … Read more
Gregory, our HOA’s clipboard king, had no clue what storm he kicked up when he fined me for grass a half-inch too long. Half an inch. I’ve survived PTA politics, three teenagers, and a husband who once tried roasting marshmallows with a blowtorch, and this man thought a ruler and a polo with a popped … Read more
I’ve lived on this street twenty-five years. Raised kids here. Buried my husband here. Planted every petunia in this yard with my own hands. We used to wave to the mailman and gossip about tomatoes over the fence. Then Gregory Mayfield seized the HOA presidency and started goose-stepping around like the cul-de-sac was his personal … Read more
According to a lip-reading expert, JD Vance, a sidekick of Donald Trump, was heard saying a terrifying threat while the president was speaking to Congress. Vance, who once likened Trump to Hitler and Nixon, has now become his biggest ally. Ahead of Trump’s contentious speech, he was spotted grinning and telling House Speaker Mike Johnson … Read more
Lip-reading expert Jeremy Freeman says Vance said to the Speaker, “Yes it is, a full reckoning, and long overdue.” “By the way, I think the speech is going to be great,” he reportedly added. However, I’m not sure how you manage to do this for ninety minutes.” To keep their conversation private, Johnson pushed the … Read more
I have a 14-year old daughter. She is dating a boy who is 14, too. He is very well-mannered, a nice guy. Every Sunday, he comes to our place… and spends the entire day in her room. I don’t want to disturb them, but one Sunday I thought: “What if they are making their own … Read more