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Hermes and Other Things
It's January 1, 2026 and I rang in the new year smelling like my old self. I bought a bottle of perfume on my inaugural visit to the Magnificent Mile back in 2017. I really didn't have money to spend on expensive perfume. I’d just moved to Illinois from Louisiana and all my old problems would be arriving with my household goods and furniture soon enough. But as I walked through Neiman Marcus in downtown Chicago I felt like I deserved something that said look ma, I made it! I wandered around the summer displays and eventually ended up in cosmetics where this super slender woman dressed like she had just attended the funeral of someone famous or powerful basically assaulted me with scent. Galop d’Hermes.
By Christa Leigh13 days ago in Humans
Positive Things People Have Said About Me From A To Z
I never forget when people describe or analyze me in a positive way. On my 80th birthday on July 23, 2025, I reflected on all those positive words people have shared with me over the years. The positive descriptions are compilations from authority figures, physicians, teachers, counselors, therapists, pastors, employers, students, friends, and family members. You will see in the following capsules below many of the positive words and expressions people have used to describe me.
By Margaret Minnicks13 days ago in Humans
Why Modern Love Feels So Intense — Yet Ends So Fast
Introduction: The Paradox of Modern Love Modern love feels powerful. Fast. Consuming. People fall for each other in weeks, sometimes days. Conversations feel electric. Eye contact feels loaded. Texts feel addictive. There’s chemistry, attraction, emotional openness, and an almost cinematic sense of connection.
By F. M. Rayaan13 days ago in Humans
When “Let’s Talk” Is a Trap:
Most of us grow up believing that “talking it out” is the mature, healthy, emotionally intelligent thing to do. And in genuinely respectful relationships, it is. Communication is essential for repair, understanding, and connection. But there is a painful truth many people learn only after being hurt: not every invitation to talk is an invitation to heal. Sometimes it is an invitation to be controlled, destabilized, or emotionally ambushed.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior13 days ago in Humans
When Silence Becomes a Wall: The Cost of Withheld Communication and the Healing Power of Inquiry
When Silence Becomes a Wall Instead of a Window When a valued relationship suddenly goes quiet, trouble rarely lags far behind. I’m not speaking of the healthy pauses we sometimes need—those intentional, clearly expressed time‑outs that give the heart room to breathe and the nervous system space to settle. I’m speaking of a different kind of silence entirely: the reactive silence, the punishing silence, the silence meant to wound or control.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior13 days ago in Humans
The Handshake Isn’t Dead
People forget how ancient certain gestures are. The handshake is one of them. A brief grip between two human hands started long before business cards, offices, or networking events. It began as proof that neither person carried a weapon. It was the original trust test, done in open view, palm out, fingers visible, nothing hidden. The motion settled nerves in a time when ambush and suspicion shaped daily life. Humans remember rituals that keep them alive. Even if modern culture forgets the origin story, the nervous system does not.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin13 days ago in Humans
How to Find the Right Day Treatment Program in Your Area. AI-Generated.
Finding the right level of mental health or addiction care can feel overwhelming, especially when outpatient therapy isn’t enough but inpatient treatment seems too intensive. This is where day treatment programs, often called Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs), play an important role. These programs provide structured, comprehensive care during the day while allowing individuals to return home in the evening.
By Jordan Blake13 days ago in Humans
Examples of Trust in a Relationship People Often Miss
Trust isn't always loud. It does not only show up during big promises or dramatic moments. Trust in good relationships is frequently expressed through little, ordinary actions that many people ignore. On the Bloom Boldly platform, we believe that growth begins with awareness. When we recognize these subtle cues, relationships feel safer, deeper, and more robust.
By Bloom Boldly13 days ago in Humans
Rob Reiner and the Stories That Shaped His Remarkable Career
Some names carry a weight that reaches beyond their immediate work. Rob Reiner is one of those names. Over decades, he has touched audiences through films that made people laugh, cry, and reflect on life. His influence is felt not only in entertainment but in the quiet ways stories shape culture. Behind the familiar name lies a journey of persistence, creativity, and personal struggle. From early exposure in a famous family to his own achievements, Rob Reiner’s story is about more than just movies. It is about how passion and vision can leave a lasting mark. This article explores his life, career, and the impact of his work, capturing the human side behind the films and the man himself.
By Muqadas khan13 days ago in Humans
