Mr. Harris visited the shelter for weeks. He always claimed to be looking. Never ready, never interested. “I don’t need a dog,” he murmured. No family, no one to leave it with.” He kept returning. He received a golden retriever puppy one afternoon while visiting the kennels. Energy-packed, jittery. She virtually dragged the volunteer to Mr. Harris, tail wagging, when she saw him. Mr. Harris kneeled, laughing. “Well, aren’t you somethin’?” he said. Everyone froze when the puppy did something. Like she knew him, she nuzzled his face and gave out the slightest whine. Like she was expecting him. Harris…
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I heard shouts near the petrol station while running errands. People get passionate out here, so I thought it was just another disagreement. But then I saw. A policeman fought a huge man. He was crazy, punching and pushing the officer. The cop barely stood, his hand over his holster, but he had no time to draw. Worst part? People stood around, watching. No one moved. No one helped. What happened to me? My mind was blank. Just reacted. I ran toward them without realizing it. I sprang on the attacker’s back, wrapped my arms around his neck, and pulled…
The coffee shop was busy, but I sat alone. Just me, my lukewarm coffee, and another Veterans Day without him. People always say it gets easier. Time softens grief. It may be for some. I still felt the wound five years later. James was my spouse and greatest friend. A soldier. On days like today, it felt like nobody recognized his sacrifice for this country. Neither parades nor social media posts interested him. They were for thankable folks. Homecomings. I barely noticed when someone sat across from me as I glanced out the window. “Excuse me,” he murmured softly. “What…
It was only going to be a short lunch break. While they were sitting at their table, half-eaten burgers and fries were in front of them. A little boy then walked up. He didn’t feel scared. And he wasn’t shy. “Can you help me?” he asked as he raised his foot. As he bent down to tie the boy’s shoelaces, one of the cops laughed and nodded. As the other cops watched with smiles, he carefully tightened the knot with his hands. Most people wouldn’t give it a second thought because it was such a small, simple thing to do.…
When the doorbell rang, I was home by myself. When I opened the door, I don’t remember much else. All I remember is that the cop standing there gave me a look that told me my life was about to change forever. “I’m so sorry, son…” That’s all I really heard before his other words got mixed up. Riley and Emily, my parents, had died in a motorbike accident. A drunk driver. They were gone in an instant. It’s been a while since I last looked at the floor. I didn’t feel like I was in my body; it was…
My daughter’s tiny fingers were digging into my uniform as I held her. Her damp curls stuck to her cheeks, smelling like sunscreen and juice. How much had I missed as she grew? My back sign crinkled as she shifted against me. You call her Soldier, I call her Mom.” Swallowed hard. That title meant more to me than rank or medal. However, I wasn’t sure how long I’d have it. She retreated to look at me, her large eyes probing. Mommy, you home? I wished to agree. My God, I wanted. Orders in my bag said differently. The house…
The ‘Thorn Birds’ star died just 1 day short of his 91st birthday. Legendary actor Richard Chamberlain, best known for his iconic roles in The Thorn Birds, Dr. Kildare, and Shōgun, has passed away at the age of 90. His longtime publicist confirmed that Chamberlain died of natural causes on March 30 at his home in California. https://x.com/SkyNews/status/1906352220137799775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1906352220137799775%7Ctwgr%5E57167f1a17367ff7e0a312b7f4bb0c82242838cf%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthecelebritist.com%2Fbeloved-thorn-birds-actor-richard%2F For many, Chamberlain wasn’t just a Hollywood star — he was a household name, a romantic hero, and a constant presence on television screens for decades. Fans around the world are mourning the loss of a man whose talent and charisma shaped…
I knew I was adopted as a child. They never told me about it. Their story about how they found me through foster care when I was only a few months old was never clear. I didn’t try too hard because I had a good home life. However, there were nights when I couldn’t sleep and thought about where I came from. Who left me? Who found me? Then, a few weeks before I turned 18, my mom gave me an old newspaper article and told me to read it. “Officer Saves Baby from Runaway House” was the story. She…
Princess Diana’s story is about grief, resilience, and expectation. Her early public life shows a young woman suffering with betrayal and grief before the world learned her fairytale’s flaws. Her 1981 Heathrow Airport goodbye to Prince Charles was particularly touching. It seemed like a tearful goodbye between a loyal fiancée and her prince. However, the image has a different meaning now. The knowledge that she was joining a marriage tortured by another woman was worse than temporary separation. The truth behind those tears was more sadder than expected. Charles spoke with Camilla Parker Bowles before a royal tour, solidifying their…
