One of the most meaningful days of my life was the day she was born. I was no longer the only little girl in the house, the center of attention, or the youngest sibling. Those are challenging attributes to give up so willingly, but I traded those titles and became...
Before social media and movies, we had books. Before books, we had bards and storytellers, theatrical performances, and jesters. And before that, we had cave paintings and people sharing stories in caves, around the evening fire. Basically, ever since humanity...
What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is using force, fraud or coercion to compel a person into sex or labor acts against their will. The three components must be present for a situation to be considered trafficking and have to be identified as the factor...
July 28, 2024 marks a special day— National Parents’ Day. Established in 1994, this day is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and honoring the incredible efforts and sacrifices parents make every day. Passed unanimously by Congress, the fourth Sunday of every...
“Oh, my gosh! I’m Anxiety! Where can I put my stuff?” enthusiastically cried Anxiety, the new character of the 2024 Pixar movie Inside Out 2. Anxiety suddenly appeared on the screen amongst the five original emotions (Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness) from...
Since I am an only child, the relatives most important to me are my cousins because we can share our childhood. Cousins can come in a variety of “species” and that’s not just because of physical or intellectual similarities but many factors. First cousins refer to...
The Olympics have always been a significant event in human history. It is an event where excitement and joy are wrapped into one, and we non-Olympians have the opportunity to appreciate and cheer on these seemingly superhuman athletes. It is when countries from all...
National Ice Cream Day happens on July 21, as a part of National Ice Cream Month. One interesting fact about this day is that President Ronald Reagan officially designated National Ice Cream Day and National Ice Cream Month in July of 1984. Here are more fun facts...
International Chess Day is on July 20. Many clubs and organizations, such as the International Chess Foundation or FIDE, plan to celebrate it. Another reason for celebration: it’s the 100th anniversary of their organization. International Chess Day was first...
I’ve been working from home for the last 7 years, and if I can have my way, I will never return to employed life. Not because I had horrible bosses or disliked the 9 to 5, but because I like the freedom entrepreneurship grants you. Still, work from home (WFH) is...
Last week I finally decided to tackle my closet. I say tackle because this is no light task — the last time I cleaned out my closet was when I had decided I hated all my clothes and needed a clean, fresh start. I was 15 and dramatic. I’m still quite dramatic, but...
Living in a society where women were expected to submit to silence, Malala Yousafzai was the fearless voice of freedom. She was born in Pakistan on July 12, 1997, and her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, vowed to give her a life that many young women in her country were...
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