Many of us look back at the 1980s with a sense of nostalgia. It was a time when life felt simpler, prices were manageable, and television shows captured the imagination of millions. Among those classics, Dynasty stood out — and at its center was Linda Evans, a woman whose elegance and grace made her unforgettable. … Read more
Keith Urban’s Tearful Pause in Alberta: A Concert Turned Into Collective Mourning What began as a night of electrifying country anthems in Alberta shifted into something unforgettable — and heartbreaking. Midway through his set, Keith Urban lowered his guitar and fell silent, his eyes glistening as the arena hushed. “I don’t usually do this,” he … Read more
I don’t fly much anymore. At eighty-eight, the simple act of getting from my porch to the curb can feel like a small expedition—keys, glasses, wallet, cane, the familiar pat-down that reassures me I haven’t left my life on the kitchen counter. Airports magnify everything: the echoes, the hurry, the impatience of younger legs. If … Read more
Golden light filtered through gauzy curtains, catching dust motes that spun lazily in the warm air. I stared at the photo on the wall—Flynn and me on our wedding day. His arm wrapped securely around my waist, his smile so genuine it seemed impossible to imagine a time when that warmth could fade. We had … Read more
Bill Cobbs, the versatile character actor whose career spanned more than four decades, passed away peacefully at his home in California on June 25. He was 90. His brother, Pastor Thomas G. Cobbs, confirmed the news in a heartfelt Facebook post: “Bill died peacefully at his home.” A Life on Screen Cobbs was best known … Read more
When my mother-in-law moved in “for a few weeks” while her kitchen was torn up, I told myself it would be fine. I even made up the guest room with fresh sheets and put flowers on the nightstand. By day three, the flowers looked like I felt—drooping under the weight of something I couldn’t name. … Read more
I never thought a crayon drawing could take my breath away. I’m 36, married to Mark, and our world has revolved around our five-year-old, Anna—the kid who laughs like she means it and asks questions that bend your brain a little. On “Family Day” at kindergarten, she drew us something for the fridge: me with … Read more
Susan Schmidt, a 45-year-old mother of two from Brisbane, thought she was just tired, but it turned out to be something much worse. In September 2023, she was told she had stage 4 bowel cancer, which is a terrible disease that can’t be cured. Susan says she missed the early signs because she thought they … Read more
John waited until dinner was cold to say it. “Divorce,” he announced, like a man setting down a briefcase. “I’m tired of this monotonous life. I want to live like a free man.” Then came the smirk, the flourish: he’d find someone beautiful, someone who wasn’t, as he put it, “a dead goat.” Nicky’s chair … Read more
Gunfire cut through a quiet Wednesday morning outside the Dallas ICE field office, and within minutes a routine detainee transport turned into a fatal ambush. Authorities later identified the rooftop shooter as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, who opened fire on an ICE van “indiscriminately,” killing one detainee and injuring two others before turning the weapon on … Read more