Everyone has an idea of what Jesus looks like. As the most duplicated image in Western society, Jesus is commonly presented as a fair-skinned man with flowing long hair and a beard, wearing a cream-colored robe with long sleeves. His face is so familiar that people claim to see him on pancakes, toast and once…
A woman watching a man celebrate by throwing money in the air | Source: Pexels John and I, Emma, have been married for two years. I earn more than him, which means I cover all our expenses, including the rent for our house, groceries, and other major bills. This generally means I deny myself a…
Critics weren’t exactly wowed by The Bone Collector, but for Angelina Jolie, it made a lasting impact – in more ways than one. In the wake of the huge success of Seven (1995), every studio was scrambling to create their own serial killer thriller. Universal Pictures’ response to the growing demand for intense thrillers came in the…
Long before technology sent single socks into a spinning purgatory, people were more resourceful, creating tools to effectively complete the most daunting of household chores. One of those tools is this wooden peg, which over the years evolved into a two-piece pin that secured items to a line. This was a significant improvement from the earlier model that fed socks and other…
After her divorce, Hayley pours her heart into the perfect lawn, until her entitled neighbor starts driving over it like it’s a shortcut to nowhere. What begins as a petty turf war turns into something deeper: a fierce, funny, and satisfying reclamation of boundaries, dignity, and self-worth. After my divorce, I didn’t just want a…
View of American Country musician & author Kinky Friedman (born Richard Friedman) as he smokes a cigar before a press conference, Austin, Texas, May 23, 2005. At the event, he announced his candidacy for the Texas governorship. (Photo by John Anderson/The Austin Chronicle/Getty Images) The country music scene last month mourned the tragic loss of…
Yoga is more than just physical postures – it’s an ancient science that integrates the mind, body, and energy. One fascinating aspect of yoga is mudras – hand gestures that symbolize a connection to higher wisdom. But here’s the fascinating part – this small yet intentional movement of your fingers has the power to shift…
On March 6, 1981, Marianne Bachmeier entered a courtroom in Lübeck, Germany with purpose in every step. Then, suddenly, she grabbed a loaded pistol from her purse and opened fire on 35-year-old sex offender Klaus Grabowski. The man had been accused of the kidnapping, abuse and murder of Marianne’s 7-year-old daughter, Anna Bachmeier. Seconds later, Grabowski took his…
Lauren Wasser is a Californian model who lost her right leg in 2012 for the most unusual reason I’ve ever heard. Most of us can’t imagine how a hygiene product could lead to a nightmare and change your life forever. Now Lauren is determined that no other woman should have to go through the same…
A park bench can be a magical place. It’s where the world passes by at its own pace, and where a couple of old friends can share a laugh, swap some tall tales, or simply sit in silence, letting life happen around them. For two older gentlemen on this particular day, it was the perfect…