One day, my son Nolan asked for a milkshake while I was overwhelmed by unpaid bills and work stress. We went to O’Malley’s Diner, a place stuck in time, where Nolan ordered his milkshake and immediately noticed a lonely boy sitting by himself. Without hesitation, he walked over, sat beside him, and offered his milkshake. … Read more
Five-year-old Noah Woods is being hailed a hero after saving his entire family of nine from a house fire. On a Sunday morning in 2020, he woke up to flames in his bedroom, grabbed his 2-year-old sister Lily and the family dog, and escaped through the only exit — a window. After getting them to … Read more
I’ve always admired Sally Field — a true legend and gifted actress. At 76, she’s had a long and successful career, with memorable roles in Steel Magnolias, Gidget, Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Smokey and the Bandit. Despite a difficult childhood, including abuse from her stepfather and a secret abortion at 17, she rose to become one of Hollywood’s most … Read more
Last Sunday, I brought my fiancée, Mallory, to meet my parents for the first time. Mallory’s tall, platinum blonde, and not a size two, but she’s the warmest, sharpest person I know. Despite this, my mom barely smiled, and my dad wouldn’t look at her. When Mallory stepped out to take a call, my mom … Read more
Weddings often bring tears of joy, and four-year-old Gage learned that firsthand when his father, US Marine Sgt. Joshua Newville, married Senior Airman Emily Leehan in Ripley, New York. Gage was holding it together—until Leehan began reading vows she had written just for him. As she said, “I want you to be safe, and to … Read more
Beandri Booysen’s life was a powerful example of strength, love, and positivity. Born in South Africa, she was diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome at just seven months old—a rare condition that causes rapid aging. Doctors didn’t expect her to live past her early teens, but Beandri defied the odds and lived until 19. Despite weighing … Read more
Officer Lenz had worked plenty of odd calls during her five years on patrol—runaway teens, loose alpacas, even a guy once who claimed his lawnmower had been hacked. But nothing like this. The dispatch came in quiet: “Unknown infant left on porch. No signs of parents.” No screaming. No urgency. Just a bundled-up baby in … Read more
Princess Diana lived a difficult and highly public life as a royal. Constantly followed by the press, she struggled with personal challenges, including her troubled marriage to King Charles. Their relationship began with doubts—Diana’s astrologer later revealed that Charles told Diana the night before their wedding that he didn’t love her. Though devastated, Diana went … Read more
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in November 2019. 41-year-old father Melvin Harris pleaded to manslaughter. The Phoenix father who maintained he killed a man while protecting his daughter had been originally charged with second-degree murder in 2018. The incident, which occurred on August 2, 2018, unfolded after Harris arrived at … Read more
So last night we went to go eat at Olive Garden. My mother who is 79 years young decided to sit at the corner of the table where she felt more comfortable and had open space if she needed to get up during dinner. Our orders arrived and I was speaking with my 15-year-old who … Read more
