To quote Scout Barry from Moneyball, who was trying to persuade Billy Beane to commit to the New York Mets, “We’re all told at some point in time that we can no longer play the children’s game, we just don’t know when that’s gonna be. Some of us are told at eighteen, some of us … Read more
Mother Nature continues to amaze us every day, even when we fail to treat her with the love and respect she deserves. There are too many dreamy landscapes and mind-boggling animals that exist right outside our urban surroundings, just waiting to be appreciated. But be careful though — if you get too close, things can … Read more
Growing up as the eldest child comes with a unique mix of perks and pressures. You often get more trust and responsibility from your parents, but that also means you’re expected to lead by example and help guide your younger siblings. Take, for instance, a man who shared his experience of essentially becoming a “third … Read more
The confidence that appears when someone learns just enough about a subject to believe they’ve outsmarted the professionals is indeed interesting. There’s the person who watches a few cooking videos and starts correcting chefs, or the traveler who reads one blog post and suddenly knows more than the tour guide. Most of the time, the … Read more
Weddings are emotional enough on their own. Add the memory of loved ones who are no longer there, and even the happiest ceremonies can carry a quiet layer of grief beneath the celebration. For many couples, finding a balance between honoring those they’ve lost and still keeping the focus on love and joy can be … Read more
Why do some people treat parenting like it’s a part-time gig they didn’t exactly sign up for? It’s like they thought raising kids was all about cuddles and cute outfits, then realized it also includes things like keeping them fed and warm. Suddenly, they’re “busy” or “overwhelmed” (translation: mysteriously unavailable) the moment responsibility shows up. … Read more
Shopping online is fun, easy, and thus, kinda addictive. Being one click away from the miscellaneous sea of goodies is surely a pleasant feeling, but look, we’re not kids anymore. How many times have you told yourself to read the descriptions, to never underestimate the inkling of doubt if the items look too good to … Read more
Don’t forget to cut the crust off their sandwiches. Don’t mention that you snuck spinach into the lasagna. Don’t joke about Santa Claus not being real. And don’t make fun of the fact that your child always skips one letter when saying the alphabet. Sometimes parents have to be super careful to tiptoe around their … Read more
Receiving proper education is one of the major achievements in a person’s life. For a lot of young people, especially those who are academically gifted, it is very important to be able to get into a college or university that can provide them with high-quality education, challenge them, and offer plenty of opportunities. Very often … Read more
Far from everyone that you’ll meet online will be a polite, understanding, and upstanding member of society. What a shocker, we know! Some of the most arrogant, misogynistic, insecure people that you’ll find online are being called ‘neckbeards,’ and they spread their warped view of reality every chance they get on social media. Just because … Read more