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Epic love stories and relationships as depicted in pop culture, though it rarely turns out like that in real life.
The Night That Invented Christmas
Often celebrated as the first Christmas poem ever written, “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” later known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” holds a singular place in cultural history. Written in 1822 and published anonymously on December 23, 1823, in the Troy Sentinel newspaper of New York, the poem introduced a complete and enchanting Christmas narrative unlike any that had come before. Earlier hymns and seasonal verses certainly existed, yet none offered a fully realized story centered on a magical Christmas Eve visit. This poem changed how the holiday would be imagined, celebrated, and shared for generations.
By Tim Carmichael25 days ago in Humans
Virtual Hearth Return. Runner-Up in The Ritual of Winter Challenge.
It's November in Ontario, Canada. Or December. (Sometimes the snow is fashionably late.) People everywhere bemoan the frost, the slush, the tire swap. They socialize less and leave home sparingly. In cities, between string light displays, artificial Christmas trees, and bedazzled garlands, bundled silhouettes trudge through sleet and snow, hopefully on their way to warmer interiors and even warmer company.
By Simone Rocca26 days ago in Humans
One of the World's Saddest Songs You've Never Heard - Written in 5-Minutes and Recorded in One Take on a Single Instrument. Content Warning.
A song written in five minutes, recorded with one instrument, and captured in a single take is quietly breaking hearts and astonishing the few who have heard it.
By Damon Blalack27 days ago in Humans
Devilish Behavior from a Disgusting ‘President’
A Stain on the Soul of Our Nation by Sai Marie Johnson We stand in the shadow of a tragedy so profound it rends the very fabric of our humanity. Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner — two luminous souls who gave their lives to creativity, advocacy, and solidarity — are gone, slain in circumstances that demand universal mourning and compassion. Their legacy was joy, love, and justice. Their loss is immeasurable, and their absence leaves a void that cannot be filled.
By Sai Marie Johnson28 days ago in Humans
Good Reasons
According to vocabdictionary.com, a "good reason" means "a justification or explanation that is considered acceptable or valid." A further understanding: "A good reason is a logical basis or a righteous motive for making a decision or taking action. It implies that the reasoning is sound and can be universally accepted as appropriate."
By Shirley Belk29 days ago in Humans
The Puzzle
Ah, puzzles. Love them, hate them, feel apathetic towards them; regardless of our own personal feelings on the matter, they have existed and will likely continue to exist for a long time unless we nuke ourselves out as a species. Confusing, thrilling, yet oftentimes frustrating as well, these specimens form both the bane and backbone of many of our everyday matters.
By Snarky Lisaabout a month ago in Humans
Sherrone Moore’s Wife Kelli Moore: What We Know and What Michigan Isn’t Saying Yet
When a major college football program lands in the center of a nationwide discussion, it’s not just the coaches and players who suddenly find themselves under a microscope. Families, spouses, and anyone connected to the story often get pulled into the whirlwind. That’s exactly what’s happening right now as searches for “Sherrone Moore wife” and “Kelli Moore” skyrocket across the internet.
By Bevy Osuosabout a month ago in Humans
When Soulmates Reunite: A Love That Time Could Not Break
Introduction: The Echo of a Lost Love Some connections are so profound that distance, time, or circumstances cannot diminish them. You may have met someone who felt like your other half, shared moments that lingered in your soul, and then, for reasons beyond your control, parted ways.
By F. M. Rayaanabout a month ago in Humans
