What started out as a typical Friday night shift at the restaurant quickly turned into one of the toughest evenings I’ve ever worked. I was already overwhelmed when a family came in with a long list of requests — they wanted a window seat, extra comfort, brighter lights, and endless adjustments. As the night went … Read more
This is the third time in recent weeks the president Donald Trump has been accused of falling asleep at work Donald Trump may be the president of the United States, but he appears to have earned a new nickname after he seemingly ‘fell asleep’ during Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting. This 79-year-old president appeared to nod off … Read more
Falling in love after 60 can be powerful, life-changing… and unexpectedly risky. I learned this firsthand the day a 67-year-old woman sat across from me and said a sentence I still remember: “Doctor… I think I’m in love, and it feels like my life is slipping out of my hands.” Romance in later adulthood is … Read more
Both Melania and her son Barron Trump have dual citizenship with the US and Slovenia Ohio MAGA senator Bernie Moreno’s controversial new bill could directly affect US President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, and their son, Barron. Moreno, who was born in Colombia and became a US citizen at 18, has introduced a bill that would … Read more
It was an ordinary afternoon when I found myself sorting through my daughter’s closet—dusting, folding, and separating out the clothes she had long outgrown. There were dresses she’d only worn once, tiny jackets still in perfect condition, and soft, well-loved pajamas that brought back warm memories of bedtime snuggles and lullabies. Rather than box everything … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the people who exist in the quiet shadows. We chase goals, measure success in material things, and often forget the small, powerful moments that define our shared humanity. But sometimes, a single act of kindness—simple, unseen, and without fanfare—can reach farther than we ever imagine. It can … Read more
When you marry, you don’t just gain a spouse—you often inherit an entire extended family. For some, that blessing is seamless. For others, it feels complicated. I always believed my in-laws meant well, but I also felt they had a way of stepping a little too far into our private life. So when they started … Read more
My son was just 22 when his girlfriend moved into our house. I tried to keep an open mind, but as the bills grew and the grocery cart filled faster than usual, I found myself feeling more like a landlord than a mother. One evening, with my patience stretched thin, I finally said what had … Read more
Every bride imagines her wedding night in a certain way. Some dream of champagne toasts and candlelit romance, while others picture simply collapsing into bed after months of stress and planning. For me, it turned out to be neither. My wedding night was not the beginning of a fairy tale, but the start of a … Read more
Most people think of strokes as something sudden and obvious—an emergency that strikes during the day. But what many don’t realize is that strokes can also happen while you’re asleep. Known as “wake-up strokes,” these nighttime events can be even more dangerous because they often go unnoticed until hours later, delaying treatment when every minute … Read more