A First Thanksgiving Without My Dad
I’ve never been one for enormous Thanksgivings. It’s not that I don’t like an extended-family holiday — in general, I do — but to me, Thanksgiving is different. To me, Thanksgiving is for my dad and me…
My parents divorced
The 2026 Tiny Buddha Calendar Is Ready for Holiday Gifting!
It’s one of my favorite projects every year because I include the kind of daily reminders that I personally find validating, comforting, and encouraging—some from me, some from site contributors, and some from authors I enjoy. And as the number-one
I Tried Amaya Papaya’s Wellness Routine
Sensitive gangsters rise up. Amaya “Papaya” Espinal initially joined season seven of “Love Island USA” looking for love with another islander. But in the end, it was the love she had for herself that truly won us over.
About Me — Gianluca Alfò. A storyteller shaped by Rome, Greek… | by Gianluca Alfò | Nov, 2025
It’s a sultry summer day. You’ve just sprinted through the airport,
Essential Tips for First-Time Writers: How to Write a Book in 30 Days and boost speed | by Laplaptoplap | Nov, 2025
Essential Tips for First-Time Writers: How to Write a Book in 30 Days and boost speed
If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book but felt completely overwhelmed, you’re in good company. Plenty of new writers aren’t sure where to
Why Biomedical Engineering Feels Like the Future of Health | by Malaika Shoukat | Nov, 2025
Growing up, many of us are taught that medicine is about saving lives, and engineering is about building things. But I discovered something extraordinary
High School Is Just… Tiring, Honestly | by Sree Palakurthi | Nov, 2025
People love to say high school is the “best years of your life.” They imagine Friday night lights, carefree laughter in the hallways, and
I Manifested a Car Crash (and What It Taught Me)
Miraculously, I wasn’t seriously injured.
I unbuckled my seatbelt, stepped out of the car, and stood in stunned awe at the wreckage — that’s when the realization crashed through me.
What had once lived only in my imagination now stared