I can still see him. Every morning, rain or shine, even when the thermometer dipped below freezing and the world was hushed under a blanket of white, there was Patrick, my stepfather, pedaling his slightly too-big bicycle. He was seventy years old, maybe even a little more, and he was still a paperboy. I’ll be … Read more
On the morning of her son’s wedding, a woman stepped into my salon with tears glistening in her eyes and only twelve dollars tucked in her worn purse. She looked at me and said softly, “I don’t want to embarrass him with how I look.” Her voice trembled with both love and shame, and I … Read more
That flight changed me in a way no destination ever could. I boarded with the usual rush — tired, impatient, and ready to shut the world out. But the soft voice of the pregnant woman behind me reminded me how selfish comfort can be when it comes at someone else’s expense. Her silence spoke louder … Read more
I have a client who’s known for her wealth and elegance. A couple of days after her visit, she called me in tears, saying she had lost her diamond earrings. “They’re a family heirloom,” she cried. “Please, can you check if they fell somewhere in your salon?” I searched everywhere — under chairs, behind mirrors, … Read more
At Christmas dinner, Daniel’s wife delivers him a tiny box, which he discovers is a terrible Christmas gift from his daughter Rachel. Rachel has treated her horribly, disregarding her past, even though Amelia is her stepmother. There is nothing Daniel can do but discipline her. Does he go too far, though? As soon as I … Read more
Two weeks before my son’s wedding, I finally went out to find a dress. After a discouraging morning full of ill-fitting styles and unflattering colors, I stumbled upon a small boutique tucked between a café and a jewelry stand. As soon as I walked in, I saw the dress—an elegant, timeless blue gown that was … Read more
accidentally scraped a car in the parking lot. My boss came sprinting out of the building, screaming,“Who hit my car?!” Embarrassed, I admitted it was me and said I’d cover the repairs. Instead of calming down, he launched into a full-blown lecture about responsibility.That’s when my coworker walked by and said, “Boss, isn’t this the … Read more
Kevin Hasset, director of the National Economic Council, faced questions outside the White House regarding the president’s speech, specifically when economic policies would translate into the so-called Trump economy for ordinary Americans nationwide. Hasset asserted the economy is already a Trump economy, claiming that administration policies are changing lives. Yet he acknowledged it will take … Read more
World leaders react after Trump says U.S. has bombed 3 nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo World leaders reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement Saturday that the U.S. had carried out a “very successful attack” on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo. “This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, … Read more
A drive along Highway 50 toward Elmdale, then west, leads travelers into the quiet beauty of rural Kansas. Within about 90 minutes, the noise of everyday life fades into open skies, rustling leaves, and peaceful farmland. In West Chase County, surrounded by soybean fields and a gentle creek valley, sits a unique getaway called the … Read more