Author: Rodei My
An Eight-Year-Old’s Choice An eight-year-old boy was sprinting down the street, his backpack bouncing against his shoulders. He was already late for math class, and in his mind, he could see his teacher’s stern face. He dreaded those moments when she scolded him for being late or stumbling over an answer. “She’s going to yell again… say I’m lazy again…” he thought, quickening his pace. To make things worse, the elevator had broken down that morning, costing him even more precious minutes. A Cry for Help As he dashed across the street, something caught his eye. A gray car was…
It was one of those gray afternoons when the clouds seemed ready to fall. Emma Porter, maid of the grand Whitmore estate in New York, was sweeping the marble steps when she noticed a small figure standing by the iron gate. A boy—barefoot, shivering, his face streaked with dirt. He couldn’t have been more than six. His thin arms hugged his chest, and his hollow eyes stayed fixed on the front door, as though hope itself might open it. Emma’s heart clenched. She’d seen beggars before, but something about this child felt different. She approached carefully. “Are you lost, sweetheart?”…
Tofu is simple, affordable, and packed with nutrition. Whether it’s crispy fried tofu, savory braised tofu, or stuffed tofu simmered in sauce, this humble ingredient never fails to delight both home cooks and chefs alike. But here’s something few people know: tofu gets even better when you freeze it. At first, it might sound odd — who freezes tofu on purpose? Yet this little trick completely transforms its texture and even boosts its health benefits. A Happy Accident That Went Viral Not long ago, a home cook shared her surprising discovery online — and the story quickly went viral: “Ladies,…
My mother-in-law is 78 years old and can’t be left alone anymore, but she flatly refuses to move into a nursing home. Her memory is slipping, and her health has been declining. Without even consulting me, my husband decided to bring her to live with us. When he told me, I snapped, “I already have enough burdens! I’m not a free nurse!” He fired back, “She’s the one who helped us get this home! Show some gratitude!” I didn’t argue further. Instead, I forced a smile and quietly took care of her that first day. But that night, when my…
When I was seventy-two years old, I won $233,457,612 in the state lottery — the biggest jackpot our small town had ever seen. And I told no one. Not a soul. Not my son. Not my daughter. Not my friends from church. After years of being quietly forgotten, I needed to see who still cared for me — not for my money, but for me. I had been living alone in the same little white house my husband, Frank, built fifty years ago. The paint was peeling, the porch creaked, but it was home. Frank had been gone nearly a…
When people see her, they usually whisper, “Poor thing. She can’t see.” But I always smile and say, “She sees with her heart. That’s more than most of us ever do.” Her name is Luna. She went blind two years ago—slowly, heartbreakingly—after a rare eye condition took her sight. At first, I thought it would break her spirit. But it didn’t. If anything, it revealed just how radiant her soul really is. When I first adopted Luna, she was this wild, golden-furred rocket of energy from the shelter. I was a wreck back then—fresh out of a breakup, unemployed, and…
He’s been happily married for seven years, raising three wonderful children—or at least, that’s how it appears from the outside. Behind closed doors, however, his wife has forbidden him from getting close to his own kids. What could drive a mother to such extremes? A father of three turned to Reddit to share his story and ask for advice. The man wrote, “My wife (31f) and I (32m) have been together since college, and we’ve been married for seven years. We have three children together, and I am sick of either having to step back and let her raise the…
Have you ever been in a New York elevator and noticed that it’s missing a 13th floor? It’s not unusual to be adverse to the number 13. After all, it has many negative and superstitious connotations – and apparently they even extend into real estate, too. In fact, missing the 13th floor is a common occurrence in New York, and there’s an interesting reason why. A StreetEasy study from 2020 found that out of 629 residential buildings in New York City, over 90 percent are missing a 13th floor, instead calling it a different name, such as ’12A’. Meanwhile, Otis…
When Edward Carrow became CEO of Vantage Dynamics, the board called him the man who would modernize the brand. Ruthless, stylish, and obsessed with appearances — that was his reputation. Within weeks, he replaced half the management team, issued sleek new uniforms, and declared, “Professionalism starts with presentation.” He believed success was a mirror — polished, perfect, and unforgiving. One gray Monday morning, during a department review, Edward’s gaze caught on a quiet woman near the back of the room. Serena Miles — an accountant. She rarely spoke, avoided gossip, and dressed simply. That day, she wore a cream blouse,…
Reason behind series of white spots on your body and pri.v.ate parts as experts issue serious warning These spots are common and are g.e.nerally normal, but can leave some people concerned when they appear. They can occur as a result of build up of keratin or dead skin cells in the skin, effectively being a tiny cyst. While they can appear at any time in your life, they become more noticeable during puberty as your skin can become oilier as your body changes. But although they are generally common, health experts have issued a warning to anyone who notices them…