I BOUGHT MYSELF A BIRTHDAY CAKE—BUT NO ONE CAME

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

2) I BOUGHT MYSELF A BIRTHDAY CAKE—BUT NO ONE CAME

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

Ryan Gibbons’s Story Highlights Asthma’s Deadly Potential

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

My Sister Banned My Son from Her Wedding After He Made Her Dress

When my sister Danielle got engaged, she begged my 17-year-old son Adrian to design her wedding dress. For months, he poured his heart into creating a masterpiece, staying up late, enduring endless revisions. But when the invitations went out, Adrian was left out. Danielle said it was “adults only” — and still expected to wear … Read more

Donald Trump Condemns Vandalism at Scottish Golf Resort, Calls for Swift Justice

Former President Donald Trump has denounced a vandalism incident at his Trump Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, calling it “disgraceful” and demanding those responsible be “treated harshly.” The March 8 attack left red paint splashed across the clubhouse and damage to the greens. Police arrived around 4:40 AM and arrested Kieran Robson, 33, who was … Read more