My Mom Fed the Same Homeless Man Every Christmas… Until This Year
Every Christmas Eve, my mom cooked a warm, simple feast in our small kitchen—ham when she could afford it, buttery mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, cornbread…
(2) My Mom Fed the Same Homeless Man Every Christmas… Until This Year
And she always answered, “I know. But I want to.” Over the years, she kept showing up. Sometimes with gloves or socks. Once with a grocery card…
What Began as a Celebration Turned Into an Unforgettable Lesson
The night was meant to be a celebration, the kind you circle on the calendar weeks in advance. I had saved carefully, rehearsed what I would say,…
(2) What Began as a Celebration Turned Into an Unforgettable Lesson
I tried to brush it off, reminding myself that experiences are rarely perfect. Still, the tension lingered. Each interaction with the waiter chipped away at the joy…
Why the Kennedy Center’s Christmas Concert Was Suddenly Canceled
A long-running holiday jazz concert scheduled for Christmas Eve at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was officially canceled this year following a decision…
(2) Why the Kennedy Center’s Christmas Concert Was Suddenly Canceled
The concert had been led since 2006 by jazz drummer and vibraphonist Chuck Redd, who assumed the role after the late bassist William Keter Betts. In a…
Holiday Shirt at Major Retailer Draws Mixed Reactions from Shoppers
In recent years, shoppers have become increasingly attentive to the messages conveyed through products sold by large retailers. As conversations around inclusivity and sensitivity grow, even small…
(2) Holiday Shirt at Major Retailer Draws Mixed Reactions from Shoppers
The customer, Reign Murphy, posted a photo of the shirt on social media and explained why she believed the phrase printed on it could be problematic. The…
It’s Never Too Late to Try Something New… and This Proves It
An elderly man in his eighties stood up and began putting on his coat. His wife looked over and asked, “Where are you going?” “To the doctor,”…
(2) It’s Never Too Late to Try Something New… and This Proves It
Surprised, the man asked, “Where are you going?” She smiled and said, “I’m going to the doctor too.” “Why?” he asked. She answered calmly, “If you’re planning…
