My Grandma’s high school boyfriend, Jim, called her up a few months ago to plan a high school reunion. They are both 81 and widowed. Then they had another phone call. And another. Which turned into a visit. And then, they fell in love all over again. My Grandma started smiling again. Our talks started […]

As a university student, money can be tight and so sometimes I skip meals. Another student in my class is a mom, who is older and has less financial struggle. So she has taken it upon herself to pack an extra lunch when making her kids some, and bringing it for me. She is one […]

This morning while at the park I noticed a mama playing catch with her toddler as she swayed back and forth, patting the tush of the newborn tucked tightly against her chest. A while later I glanced up to see her approach me. She shrugged her shoulders and quietly said “I’m embarrassed to even ask, […]

That day, I was about to hit the road again, like always. The sun was blazing, the inside of the car still warm from the day before, and all I wanted was to start the engine and head home. But as I reached for the gear shift, something caught my eye. There, curled up in […]

I stayed at my boyfriend’s house last night and woke up to this note he left me when he went to work. (This is the same man who just dropped a ton of money on me at a bookstore a few weeks ago.) Anyone know of any cute, literary-themed ways to propose?! 😂😅 I can’t […]

“Two weeks ago, my 90-year-old mother, Catherine Ritchie, was preparing herself for bed at around 9pm. After brushing her teeth and hair, she turned around to find her bed completely engulfed in flames. She made an attempt to extinguish the flames herself by throwing blankets and pillows on the fire. The smoke and heat were […]