Every day after school, I set up a small folding table on the sidewalk with my crocheted toys lined neatly in rows. Cats with button eyes, bears with ribbon bows, floppy-eared bunnies—tiny pieces of hope I stitched with aching hands. Each sale was meant to bring Ethan’s mom a step closer to life-saving treatment. But … Read more
Last month my sister-in-law, Jessica, announced a “family bonding vacation.” She found a lake house that “totally sleeps everyone,” sent the link, and said all we had to do was Venmo $500 per person for our share. Everyone paid. Jessica, notably, did not. Two days before departure my son came down with a fever, so … Read more
Michael Bublé Chooses 14-Year-Old Prodigy Max Chambers in The Voice Battle Round Michael Bublé’s youngest team member may also be one of his brightest stars. During the October 20 episode of The Voice, 14-year-old Max Chambers faced off against Aarik Duncan in a Battle Round that showcased both singers’ extraordinary talent. A Soulful Showdown For … Read more
Hillary Scott Welcomes Fourth Daughter, Selah Jean: “Our Hearts Are Full” Lady A’s Hillary Scott and husband Chris Tyrrell have officially expanded their family once more! The couple welcomed their fourth daughter, Selah Jean, on Friday, July 25, a rep confirmed exclusively to PEOPLE. “We are over the moon to introduce you to Selah Jean! … Read more
The toothbrush showed up on a Tuesday, the kind of day that tastes like dish soap and errands. I was sorting laundry, turning out pockets like always, when I felt the plastic handle. Blue. Drugstore brand. Still slick with toothpaste that had dried into chalky stripes. I stared at it a long time, the way … Read more
We were born two minutes apart and spent our childhood trying to erase those two minutes—matching bikes, matching scars, different brains. He was desert sun and noise; I was rain and quiet. After college I moved to Portland and he stayed in Arizona, but I still flew home for the things that mattered—holidays, graduations, the … Read more
Doctor visits are supposed to be simple: show up, get answers, go home with a plan. And then there are the visits you never forget—the ones that are equal parts comedy sketch, courtroom drama, and “did-that-just-happen?” Reddit delivered a whole waiting room’s worth. Like the roommate who woke up convinced they were dying because both … Read more
The White House spring garden tours, originally scheduled for April 5, have been moved to April 6 in light of anticipated protests nearby. Officials cited public safety as the driving factor, assuring visitors that all tickets issued for April 5 will remain valid on the new date. A Beloved Tradition These seasonal tours allow the … Read more
I’ve been married to Kavi for ten years. I’m infertile. His best friend, Leah, is pregnant. She asked him to be her birth partner—and to put his name on the birth certificate. I said no. He called me a monster. The next day Leah posted a sunset maternity shoot on Instagram: her barefoot in a … Read more
Trump State Visit Marked by Punctuality Questions, but Ceremony Emphasizes Continuity During their September 17 UK state visit, former U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrived at Windsor Castle later than scheduled, sparking speculation about a potential breach of royal protocol. The couple’s arrival on Marine One at 12:16 p.m.—sixteen minutes past the … Read more