The prom is a day that many people remember for the rest of their lives. It is perhaps the biggest day of our teenage years, and it is one that we may prepare for a very long time in advance. During this day in our lives, many teenagers will try to flex their independence and…
Ever been stuck behind a customer with way too many items in a shop’s express lane? A Walmart customer recently shared this story of a cashier taking a stand against a shopper who didn’t feel like following the rules. Best moment I ever had in a Wal-Mart. I was in Colorado Springs. I had a…
When you have a special skill, it’s something that will benefit you throughout your entire life. Unfortunately, there are also times when that skill may cause you to be bullied as a child. One person who knows this very well is Tiffany Mulder. She is an acclaimed violinist who was very good at playing violin,…
There were many things we probably enjoyed about high school but one we likely remember are the times when we had a school rally. They were sometimes known as pep rallies and often they were tied to a big game, such as the homecoming game. Of course, there were other assemblies and times when the…
It can be difficult when you are raised in a blended family. Some people can handle it very well but others seem to struggle in some way or another, especially when it comes to getting along with their stepparents. That seems to be what happened in the following story when a stepdaughter gave a Christmas…
Life can change quickly and sometimes, it can change in so many different directions that we have a difficult time keeping up with it. For one moment, we may feel as if life is taking us down a certain path and then suddenly, it shoves us back about 10 paces. Undoubtedly, that is how the…
We live in a world that is often very predictable. We try our best to know what is going to happen over the next few days and weeks of our life, and that is exactly how we like it. There are also times, however, when life can be unpredictable. When that happens, it takes us…
One of the best-known and most popular game shows of all time is the Wheel of Fortune. It has been on television for decades, and it is popular for a reason. Not only do we get to watch people trying to guess the puzzle, we have the opportunity to do it at home. We may…
Many people look to Halloween as being a very special holiday. It’s a day when they get to dress up in a costume and go out for a lot of fun. Halloween parties tend to be some of the best of the year, and people go all out to ensure that everyone in attendance enjoys…
We sometimes feel as if we have a real handle on the situation that we are facing. We don’t think that we need anyone to give us the details, but you might just be surprised by what you can learn about even something that is familiar to you. When a man lost his wife and…