When Princess Diana appeared at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival in a flowing powder-blue gown, most saw only a fashion moment. But the dress, designed by Catherine Walker, carried a quiet tribute to another royal icon—Princess Grace of Monaco. Diana and Grace had met in 1981, shortly after Diana’s engagement. Overwhelmed, Diana broke down in … Read more
The similarity was intentional—chosen to honor Grace without fanfare. Few noticed the tribute at the time, but today, the connection is clear. Diana later re-wore the dress to the Miss Saigon premiere and included it in her 1997 charity auction. It sold again in 2013 for over $132,000, benefiting a children’s charity. Now preserved at Kensington Palace, … Read more
It was a stormy night at Fire Station #14—the kind where wind rattled the windows and silence settled heavy between emergency calls. I was midway through my shift, sharing coffee and conversation with my partner Joe, when we heard something unusual: a faint cry just beyond the bay doors. We stepped outside into the cold … Read more
We immediately contacted Child Protective Services, and they took over from there. They named him “Baby Boy Doe.” But I couldn’t forget his face—or the way it felt when he held onto me. I called every week to check in, hoping for news. Then one day, Joe asked what had been on my mind for … Read more
You may have swapped cigarettes for a vape thinking it’s safer—especially if it’s nicotine-free. But new research reveals that even nicotine-free vaping can damage blood vessels, raising the risk of heart disease and circulation problems. Unlike cigarettes, vapes don’t produce smoke or tar. Instead, they heat a liquid—usually a mix of propylene glycol and vegetable … Read more
A 2024 study compared traditional cigarettes, nicotine vapes, and nicotine-free vapes. All three impaired vascular function. Nicotine vapes had the worst effect, but nicotine-free ones weren’t far behind. The takeaway? The base ingredients and flavorings themselves are harmful. Dr. Marianna Nabbout, one of the researchers, warned that if a single vape session can immediately impact … Read more
I woke up to silence—no candles, no cards, no calls. I live above an old hardware store in a small room with a bed, a kettle, and a chair by the window. That window is my favorite. I watch buses go by. At the bakery, the girl didn’t recognize me, though I come every week. … Read more
Then—a knock. It was a young woman. Nervous, holding a phone. “Are you Mr. L?” she asked. “I’m Eliot’s daughter. Nora.” I was speechless. She found my number on her dad’s phone, saw the message, and decided to come. She brought a turkey and mustard sandwich—my favorite. We sat at my crate-table and shared the … Read more
12-year-old Ryan Gibbons died from an asthma attack at his Ontario school because his inhaler was locked in the principal’s office, in line with school policy. Despite his mother’s repeated efforts and a doctor’s note, Ryan wasn’t allowed to carry his own inhaler and previous spares were confiscated. His death sparked widespread outrage and led … Read more
Though U.S. laws permit students to carry inhalers, some schools still restrict access due to blanket anti-drug rules—despite asthma claiming over ten lives daily. Ryan’s legacy continues to save lives by ensuring kids with asthma can access their medication when they need it most.