I was on my usual subway ride home, zoning out like everyone else, when I noticed this boy get on at the next stop. What stood out wasn’t the backpack or the messy hair—it was that he was barefoot, holding one tattered sneaker and wearing a single mismatched sock. He sat down between two strangers and tried to act like he didn’t notice all the glances. People can be weird about things like that. Some look away, some stare, but most just pretend they don’t see. But the man sitting on the other side of the boy kept looking down,…
Author: World Wide
After the accident, everyone kept telling me how “lucky” I was. Lucky to be alive. Lucky to have a good hospital. Lucky to have support. Some days, it didn’t feel like luck at all. I hated the wheelchair. I hated the looks from strangers. I hated the heavy silence in my own house where every little thing felt like a reminder of what I’d lost. When they first suggested a service dog, I laughed it off. A dog? What could a dog do that all these doctors and therapists couldn’t? But then they introduced me to Axel. Big, serious-eyed German…
I hate flying. Always have. Between the recycled air, the cramped seats, and the people who act like they’ve never heard of personal space, I usually spend the whole flight wishing I could teleport. This time was no different. I boarded late, dragging my carry-on, already feeling the anxiety creeping up my neck. But when I got to my row, I stopped in my tracks. There, right in the middle seat, was a dog. A literal dog—black and white, big floppy ears, sitting upright like he paid for that ticket himself. His human, an older guy in a ball cap,…
A police officer pulled over a minivan that was crawling along the road at just 25 miles per hour, causing quite the backup in mid-day traffic. Inside was an elderly gentleman behind the wheel, and a group of older ladies sitting silently, looking like statues—wide-eyed and clutching their purses for dear life. The officer leaned in and asked, “Sir, is there a reason you’re driving so slowly?” The man replied, “Well, officer, I’m just following the speed limit. The sign back there said 25!” Trying not to chuckle, the officer shook his head. “Sir, that’s not the speed limit—that’s the…
Overnight, Katharine Juliet Ross went from being an unknown actress to a nominee for an Academy Award. Her most well-known performance was in The Graduate, when she costarred with Dustin Hoffman as Elaine. Over time, she developed into what many at the time referred to as a Hollywood bombshell. Ross has had a long and prosperous career thus far. Despite having five marriages, she hasn’t had a stable personal life. Fortunately, her sixth marriage to beloved actor Sam Elliott was well worth the wait. Katharine Ross has a lot more going on in her life than just acting, despite the…
We occasionally travel unexpected paths in life. Even though Frank Fritz was a popular television personality, he was going through a lot personally. This is his heartbreaking tale. Frank Fritz had a long-term partner named Diann Bankson. His tumultuous divorce resulted in health hazards, unemployment, and alcoholism. Their time together made a lasting impression on them, despite the fact that they are no longer together. When “American Pickers” presenter Frank Fritz first met Diann Bankson, he was 25 years old. Before being engaged in 2017, the couple had sporadic relationships. They purchased a farmhouse in Iowa in 2018 and moved…
President Donald Trump has been sounding off after it’s been revealed that former President Joe Biden used his autopen to sign several executive orders and pardons. However, because Biden’s mental health was getting worse in the last year of his presidency, Trump is questioning the signatures and whether they are valid. “The ‘Pardons’ that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen. In other words, Joe Biden did not sign them but,…
A sweet grandmother called St. Joseph’s Hospital and, in a soft, trembling voice, asked, “Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?” The operator replied warmly, “Of course, dear. What’s the name and room number of the patient?” The grandmother hesitated slightly before saying, “Norma Findlay, Room 302.” “Let me check with the nurse’s station for that room. Please hold on for a moment,” the operator said. After a few minutes, the operator returned to the line. “Good news! The nurse told me that Norma is doing well. Her blood pressure is…
Harriet and Stanley were in their late 80s and had just moved into a new home that their tech-savvy grandson convinced them to make “smart.” “Everything’s voice-activated now,” the grandson said proudly, clapping his hands. “Lights, thermostat, TV, even the fridge tells you when you’re out of milk!” Harriet squinted suspiciously. “Does it tell you when the milk has turned? Because your grandfather has been drinking expired milk since 1972 and says it ‘builds character.’” Stanley shrugged. “Hasn’t k.i.ll3d me yet. Probably the reason I’m still kicking.” So one evening, Harriet tried using the voice commands. She stood in the…
