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Beyond Words – The Hidden Language of Despair September is here, and so is Suicide Awareness Month—a crucial opportunity to shine a spotlight on the silent battles faced by those…

I Don’t Like Mondays The teen years can be rough, especially when a parent is struggling with their own issues. Picture a teenager living with their father after a difficult…

Let the Sleuthing Begin There’s just something about a good “whodunit” that captivates us. Whodunits come in many forms. The board game Clue, one of my favorite games growing up,…

Don’t Get Fooled Again Imagine if April Fools’ Day wasn’t just a single day of the year but a regular event—how fantastic would that be for pranksters? They’d have endless…

Negotiations Required Let’s take a trip back to 2003 and revisit some of the exciting developments of that year. Time Magazine’s best inventions list from 2003 features some now-obsolete items,…

Unfinished Business Just like in the classic song “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music, we all have our go-to favorites. Whether it’s the playlist that powers your workouts or the…

Jumping the Gun The 2024 Paris Olympics showcases plenty of spectacular jumping events! In track and field, athletes compete in the high jump, long jump, triple jump, and hurdles, pushing…

Balance Beam Gold The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing, showcasing 329 medal events across 32 sports. Among the highlights, gymnastics stands out as a spectacular display of athleticism,…

Can You Read My Mind? Most of us have experienced the confusion of unspoken expectations. We either expect others to read our minds or find ourselves on the receiving end of…

Skim At Your Own Risk Let’s be honest – instruction manuals are daunting. They’re like foreign-language roadmaps in small print, with diagrams resembling abstract art more than practical guidance. No…