My five-year-old was dragging her feet about getting into the bath. My wife’s patience was wearing thin, her voice rising toward a scolding. Then our little one looked up with perfect deadpan timing and said, “Mom, I’m just trying to enjoy my last few minutes of freedom.” The room fell silent, and for a moment, … Read more
A mother had three virgin daughters who were all getting married in quick succession. Since the mother was concerned about their first experiences, she made them all promise to send a postcard from their honeymoon with just a few words describing what had happened. The first girl sent a card from Hawaii two days after … Read more
What the quatrains attributed to Nostradamus for 2026 say, and how can they be read in a contemporary context? Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus, began circulating his cryptic quatrains in his forties, and even today there are those who search for signs about the future. In this realm of interpretation, the supposed predictions for … Read more
If you’ve ever walked into a well-designed hotel room—whether a boutique stay or a five-star resort—you’ve probably noticed a long, decorative piece of fabric laid neatly across the foot of the bed. This item is called a fabric strip, also known as a bed runner or foot runner. While it may look like a simple … Read more
The census taker stood at the door, clipboard ready. “Sir, are you married or happy?” he asked George. George froze. His brain stalled like an old lawnmower. “Uh… well, I’m married and I’m—” From upstairs, Martha’s voice thundered: “Careful how you answer that!” George panicked, stepped back, and tumbled down the stairs in slow motion. … Read more
They weren’t in my pockets. Suddenly I realized I had to leave them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My husband has scolded me many times for leaving my keys in the car’s ignition. He’s afraid that the car could be stolen. As I looked around the parking lot, I realized … Read more
A 5-year-old boy went to visit his grandmother one day.While playing with his toys in her bedroom as Grandma was dusting, he looked up and asked, “Grandma, how come you don’t have a boyfriend now that Grandpa is in heaven?”Grandma smiled and replied, “Honey, my TV is my boyfriend. I can sit in my bedroom … Read more
A senior citizen said to his eighty-year-old buddy: ‘So I hear you’re getting married?’ ‘Yep!’ ‘Do I know her?’ ‘Nope!’ ‘This woman, is she good-looking?’ ‘Not really.’ ‘Is she a good cook?’ ‘Nah, she can’t cook too well.’ ‘Does she have lots of money?’ ‘Nope! Poor as a church mouse.’ ‘Well, then, is she good … Read more
The ballroom shimmered beneath cascading crystal chandeliers, adorned with white-and-gold floral arrangements that reflected the elegance of the night. It was a glamorous gala, crowded with distinguished guests and sharp-eyed journalists capturing every moment. At the heart of it all moved Elena, a powerful multimillionaire, gliding gracefully in a flowing sapphire gown that radiated authority … Read more
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump used his Truth Social account to reshare a post about former President Barack Obama. The post repeated an old claim alleging that Obama had earned $40 million in “royalties” since launching the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in 2010. The message Trump boosted read: “#BREAKING: DOGE halts yearly payment of … Read more
