A Waitress’s Unforgettable Shift
I worked at a higher-end restaurant. My first shift a woman in her 40s or 50s came in with a tall, and handsome guy no older than…
Mothers-in-Law Whose Actions Are Like From a Bad Comedy
My husband has been hinting lately that I’ve “neglected myself.” But we have 3 children, and I have more important things to do than my nails and…
A Heartwarming Lesson in Care
When my daughter was about 10, my husband, who is not her biological father, moved into our house. After about 6 months, I was working and they…
A Teacher’s Ultimate Gotcha Moment
In my first year of high school, my class decided to play a simple prank on our English teacher by all laughing when he faced the board,…
Extravagant Neighbors Who Make Every Day Interesting
I have a house, and my neighbors—a husband and wife—also have a nice house, but they’re very jealous. One time, a friend bought a new car, but…
100 Camels and a Clever Sales Pitch
We were on a cruise down the Nile River and Luxor was one of the places that we visited. While we were in the Temple of Hatshepsut,…
A Piece of Me I Didn’t Know I Gave
My ex gave me this vintage silver locket. After we broke up, I tossed it in a drawer. A year later, my new bf found it while…
When Earrings Spark Statewide Assumptions
So I walk into the bathroom and this girl stops me from entering and says, ’Sorry, I couldn’t help but notice your earrings, are you from Texas??’…
Freezing Chicago Cold Leaves Desperate EV Owners Unable To Charge Their Cars, Sparks Concerns Of “EV Armageddon”
Amid the frigid grip of winter in the Windy City, Chicago’s electric vehicle (EV) owners found themselves facing an unexpected challenge. As temperatures plummeted to negative double…
A Supermarket Moment to Remember
My son had a major meltdown in the supermarket today, and I was close to leaving the shopping cart at the checkout. Lots of people stared, but…