Family

Marital Mayhem: Tales from the Other Side of “I Do”
Disclosure: This is written from a male perspective, obviously. Husbands everywhere know the drill: we make concessions to keep the peace (or at least keep dinner on the table). I fully expect wives to flood the airwaves with counterpoints, and honestly, I’m already bending over to take it.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Humor
Howling For Divorce Part 2-Love, Laughter, and Lycanthropy
He bursts through the door, a lopsided grin plastered on his face, cheeks flushed like he’s just run a marathon in Antarctica. Or maybe it’s from spending all afternoon in the garage. He’d been loud earlier — way too loud, considering my ongoing peace negotiations with the sofa. His green eyes flash, his teeth gleam, and his curls? A greasy, chaotic mess that screams, “I tried fixing a car but ended up fixing myself into a grease trap.”
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Humor
Howling for Divorce
He bursts through the door, grinning like a kid who just got away with eating the last cookie. His cheeks are flushed pink — maybe from the cold, maybe from spending hours in the garage trying to conquer the kingdom of broken carburetors. His hair is a greasy disaster, curls rebelliously flopping onto his forehead, like they too had given up halfway through the day.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Humor
The Queen Of the flame
--- The Queen of Flame Growing up in the rural parts of South Africa, ambition wasn’t something I lacked especially when it came to grand, foolish ideas. One day, I decided I’d impress my grandfather by mastering the ancient art of fire-making. He always bragged about how he used to do it back in the day. How hard could it be?
By Noreenabout a year ago in Humor
The prankster
I must be a born prankster, I do pranks all the time. I think about pranks all the time, or they just come to me and I do them. Not malicious pranks, just little fun ones. A couple of them I have done over the years come to mind, an early in my life one, when I was 13, and a fairly recent one about 3 years ago when I was 61.
By Guy lynnabout a year ago in Humor
Iconic Movie Quotes
The Most Iconic Movie Quotes That Still Resonate in 2024 Movies have a unique power to shape culture, evoke emotions, and leave lasting impressions on audiences. One of the ways films continue to influence society long after the credits roll is through their unforgettable quotes. A great movie quote can live on for generations, becoming a part of everyday conversation, shaping our thoughts, and even influencing our actions.
By sabrina adamsabout a year ago in Humor
‘By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.’”
Once upon a time, in a small village in ancient Greece, there lived a young man named Alexios. Alexios was quite a romantic; he dreamed of finding his one true love, someone with whom he could share his life and all his adventures. However, his grandmother, a wise old woman who had seen a lot in her life, often warned him with a smile: “Be careful, Alexie. You never know what marriage can bring. It could be luck or... philosophy!'
By Muhammad Waseem about a year ago in Humor
National Lampoon's Vacation
National Lampoon's Vacation is one of those films, like It's a Wonderful Life, that everyone has already seen, and it in no way abuts the horror or camp exploitation genre, so my readers (all three of them) may well wonder why I would bother to write about it. In reply, I must answer that, besides the catchy theme song from Lindsey Buckingham (I at first assumed this was a woman--a weirdly dour music video on YouTube disabused me of this notion, however), the film is so infectiously entertaining and perfect NOT to make mention of it as a cinematic classic (albeit a bourgeois one) would be somewhat remiss. Also, I had a dream of Chevy Chase being unable to shut a car door, so getting up and watching it is the only thing that seemed to make sense. (Note: I do most everything, make artistic choices, and consume intellectual fodder based around dreams, almost exclusively; or, at the very least, vague intuitions.)
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Humor
The Mug Awards
"Express Yourself!" they say. Yeah, right. There are times all I want to say is.*****. Well, I really can't and won't say it, but you, dear reader, know what I mean. Regardless of how people felt this last week, there's either an expression of grief or gloating. Neither side wants to hear either, except in the privacy of their safe groups where they can either glare or gloat.
By Nancy Nason Gussabout a year ago in Humor
Halloweentown meets Halloweentown
On Halloween night in Halloweentown, Jack Skellington was making his final rounds through town, making sure every eerie detail was in place for the big night. Jack loved Halloween and was eager for it to be his best one yet. But as he made his rounds, Sally hurried up to him, a glint of excitement in her button eyes.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Humor
Following a comedian's remarks about Puerto Rico at a Trump , the Bad Bunny expresses support for Harris
Particularly when a comic at a Trump rally made an ugly remark about Puerto Rico, recent events have generated a surge of conversation and support behind Harris. The controversy surrounding this occurrence has brought attention to the value of having civil conversations about Puerto Rican culture as well as the ability of celebrity campaigning to elevate important perspectives. The well-known musician Bad Bunny, who has emerged as a key figure in both music and social justice, is one of many standing up for Harris. This essay will examine the contentious remark that sparked the debate, Bad Bunny's powerful reply, the wider ramifications of celebrities endorsing Harris, and grassroots responses that demonstrate activity and solidarity.
By Brian Wrightabout a year ago in Humor
A Love Beyond Words
A Love Beyond Words 1. The First Glance Riya had just moved to the bustling city of Mumbai for her first job. Life was new, fast-paced, and a little lonely. The chaos of city life overwhelmed her until the day she first saw Aarav at a café she’d begun frequenting. Aarav, a photographer by profession, always had a warm, welcoming smile for everyone. But when his eyes met Riya’s, there was a flicker of recognition, an instant connection neither could ignore. It was a silent glance that spoke volumes, and from that day on, they found themselves visiting the café, hoping for another encounter.
By Mahalakshmiabout a year ago in Humor