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 divorce. Money was tight, school…

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, remains a top pick for…

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 chances to unleash their creativity…

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, like MySpace, once the king…

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 songs you sing in 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 their limits to soar higher…

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, grace, and precision. From the…

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 unspoken assumptions. That’s where the…

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 wonder we often opt for…

Warning: Possession Obsession Poses Health Risks Ever feel like you just can’t resist buying that new electronic gadget, extra pair of shoes or colorful socks during the latest greatest sale even though your house is…

Supreme Court Herring Case Ruling Rocks Regulatory Landscape Most of us remember the stories we were told as children to encourage us to eat certain foods. There was the claim that eating carrots was good…

Connectivity Matters We’ve all experienced it – the frustration of trying to have a phone conversation, only to be hindered by a poor cell connection. You catch at best, every other word, and find yourself…

Tony the Tiger: Obesity’s Silent Instigator? Obesity has become a global issue, affecting over a billion children, adolescents, and adults. In the past 30 years, obesity rates in adults have more than doubled, while rates…

Let’s Generalize About Men In the world of TV musical comedy, few shows have managed to blend humor, satire, and catchy tunes as effectively as “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” Among its many memorable numbers, Let’s Generalize About…

The Good Old Days Ah, the “good old days.” We’ve all heard about or perhaps even reminisced about those times when life seemed simpler, slower, and more idyllic. Times when our days weren’t filled with…