At 70, I don’t usually bother with makeup or fancy dresses. But when my granddaughter invited me to her wedding, I wanted to feel beautiful again. I chose a lovely dress, I thought I looked radiant, but when I arrived, people were staring. My granddaughter pulled me aside, clearly embarrassed, and whispered, “Grandma, I asked … Read more
I proposed to my girlfriend during her family gathering. When she saw the ring, she frowned and snapped loudly, “Is this all I’m worth?” I was 21 and couldn’t afford more. I never saw her again. 2 weeks later, her dad called in tears. He said, “Son, I need to talk to you.” I remember … Read more
I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Prince Harald von Hohenzollern—just days before the birth of his first child. His unexpected departure is a reminder of how fragile life can be, and my heart goes out to Princess Josefa and their family during this unimaginably difficult time. I send my deepest … Read more
Michelle Obama Talks About Persistent Marriage Rumors Michelle Obama has addressed the ongoing rumors about her marriage to Barack Obama, making her stance on the matter very clear. These speculations aren’t new, and Michelle has consistently dismissed them as baseless. She explained in an interview with Steven Bartlett on the Diary of a CEO podcast … Read more
When 14-year-old Jacob lost his mother to cancer, he found comfort in the one thing she left behind — a small rose bush planted in a weathered clay pot on their back porch. She had given it to him just weeks before passing.“This will help you remember me,” she told him.“Every time you see it bloom, know … Read more
Riddles engage our brains in creative problem-solving by encouraging us to think outside the box, thus enhancing critical thinking skills. The truth is, however, that while some people find them fun, others hate them. The reason why is that riddles, particularly the more challenging ones, are rather frustrating as the answer is hard to pinpoint … Read more
It started like any ordinary Saturday. My 6-year-old son, Micah, and I were in the mall food court when he noticed a janitor named Frank—tired, slumped, and sad. “Why does that man look sad?” Micah asked. Moments later, he offered Frank his cookie and asked, “Do you miss your dad?” Frank broke down, embracing Micah … Read more
When Jeni met her husband Ray, she never wanted children. He wanted four. Three decades later, they’re parents to 16 kids — nine boys and seven girls — and have become one of Australia’s most talked-about families. Raising 16 children in Toowoomba, Queensland, is no small feat. With eight still living at home, the Bonells spend about $600 … Read more
When I was seventeen, one truth shattered my life: I was pregnant. That one sentence cost me my home, my father’s love, and everything familiar. Eighteen years later, my son stood on that same doorstep and said something neither of us saw coming. My dad wasn’t cruel — at least not outwardly. He was cold, … Read more
Ali MacGraw, now 84, once captivated Hollywood with her beauty and talent — but chose a different path, one marked by resilience, reinvention, and grace. Born in 1939 in New York, Ali was raised by artistic yet struggling parents. After excelling at Wellesley College, she began her career in fashion before transitioning to modeling and then … Read more
