During our Thanksgiving dinner, my son refused to eat
Mark and I struggled to make ends meet, yet, we managed to stretch our budget and give our son the best Thanksgiving he's ever had. I worked my magic in the kitchen and prepared all of his favorite dishes. Of course, at the center of the table was the perfectly roasted turkey, mashed-potatoes, my special cranberry sauce and my...
High school hockey player Connor Kasin dies — First details
Connor Kasin, 17, senior at Massapequa High School in Long Island, collapsed during a varsity hockey game in New York and sadly passed away.
The teen lost consciousness on the ice during an intermission of the game at Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage on Long Island Saturday night.
It was reported by the Nassau County police that people...
I fell for the grumpy neighbor of my daughter-in-law
My daughter-in-law hated the idea of me staying with them while I was recovering from a leg injury. Who knew, maybe she hated my remarks on her clumsy work around the house when I knew my son deserved better.
Being seven months pregnant, Kate, who was ever-resentful, never accepted any of my advice. Whenever I would make a comment...
Achieving Better Sleep: Why Room Temperature Matters
The Ideal Room Temperature for Sleep
As we age, getting quality sleep becomes more important for staying healthy and energized. Dr. Kelvas, a sleep expert, highlights how room temperature significantly impacts our ability to fall and stay asleep.
The ideal room temperature for promoting restful sleep ranges between 60 °F (15.5 °C) to 68 °F (20 °C), according to the Sleep...
My husband cooked the turkey this year
This Thanksgiving was a bit different, not only because my husband cooked the turkey for a change - which I obviously thought was a bad idea in the first place - but also because it left a bitter feeling that I still cannot get rid of even though a few days have passed.
It's not that I am a magician...
Legendary actor found in his California home
Bill Cobbs, a legendary actor known for taking seemingly small but pivotal roles in about 200 film and television shows, has died aged 90.
According to his agent, Chuck I. Jones, Cobbs, who played Whitney Houston's manager Bill Devaney in the 1992 film The Bodyguard, passed away on Tuesday in his California home, surrounded by his family and friends.
The...
Officer takes the floor with students and shows off moves
Bidding farewell can be a bittersweet moment and an officer who worked as a school resource officer at Don Lugo High School in California, Officer Ryan Tillman, said goodbye to the students in style.
When he was promoted to Chino Police Corporal, Officer Tillman decided to do something special for the students, making sure they won't forget him any...
Classmates mock poor boy for living in a trailer
Sam was constantly mocked by his classmates, and it was more than his young heart of 12 years could handle. The days at the school were a constant struggle to defend himself from his bullies, including Jared, who called him names and insulted him because he was poor.
The truth was that Sam and his mom struggled to make ends...