Author: Emily Nguyen Le
People say the kitchen is the heart of a restaurant. But for me, it was more like a fortress. Stainless steel walls. Searing flames. The hiss of onions hitting hot oil. I liked it that way. No distractions. No small talk. Just me, my knives, and the rhythm of the work. That kitchen had been my home for the last seven years. I ran it like clockwork—no one stepped out of line, not even the head chef. I wasn’t the boss, technically. But everyone knew I was the one who kept things moving. I came in before sunrise and left…
In the face of unprecedented Texas floods, one couple experienced a terrifying ordeal as their house disintegrated around them, with nothing to hold on to but a post — and each other. In the flood plains of Ingram, Texas, a couple was forced to hold on to a cedar post for hours as devastating flash flooding washed away their entire home. Elizabeth and Doug Fuller. | Source: facebook.com/doug.fuller.685853 During the early morning hours of Friday, July 4, 2025, unprecedented floodwaters swept through numerous central Texas counties. Doug and Elizabeth Fuller were home when the flooding started. First was a steady…
It may sound like something out of a horror movie, but cockroaches crawling into people’s ears is a real—and surprisingly common—phenomenon. These resilient pests are attracted to warm, dark, and moist environments, which makes the human ear canal an unfortunately perfect hiding spot. If a cockroach enters your ear, the experience can be terrifying, painful, and even dangerous if not addressed quickly. For illustrative purposes only What Happens When a Cockroach Enters the Ear? When a cockroach crawls into your ear, the first sensations are usually discomfort, worry, or sharp pain. Its spiny legs can scratch the delicate lining of…
The microwave is one of the most frequently used appliances in today’s kitchens. It heats food quickly, defrosts in minutes, and makes daily cooking more efficient. However, there’s one small habit many people share — leaving the microwave door open after use — that raises some important questions. Is it bad for the appliance? Could it affect your health? What actually happens when you do this? Let’s break it down. For illustrative purposes only Why Do People Leave the Microwave Door Open? After heating food, it’s common to leave the door slightly open. The most frequent reasons include: Letting steam and odors…
When my husband petitioned me to act out a $15K loan for his mother, he insisted she’d recompense in a month. But weeks later, my MIL rejected ever borrowing a dime. Now the debt is mine, and the lies are only just beginning to untangle. From the outside, my marriage to Daniel looked perfect. We had been together for 16 years. We owned a comfortable home in a quiet, leafy suburb. Our daughter, Emily, was a bright 14-year-old who did well in school, played volleyball, and loved painting. We went to church on Sundays, hosted neighborhood barbecues in the summer,…
Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. It gives our bodies a chance to recover and helps us reset for the next day. But did you know that the position you sleep in can reveal clues about your personality and emotional state? One intriguing sleep posture is sleeping with your arms crossed—a position that may seem relaxed at first glance, but can suggest deeper psychological meanings. For illustrative purposes only What Does It Mean to Sleep with Your Arms Crossed? Sleeping with your arms crossed, especially across your chest or torso, is often associated with a desire for protection and…
As floods swept across Texas, a longtime camp leader made a life-defining decision — one that cost him his life and earned the lasting respect of his community. Richard “Dick” Eastland, co-owner and director of Camp Mystic in Kerr County, was swept away by floodwaters on Friday, July 4, 2025, as he attempted to rescue children trapped by rising waters. He lost his life during the Central Texas floods that have claimed several others. Source: Facebook/kaitlynrossjournalist Eastland, 74, had led Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, for over fifty years. His nephew shared the news of his passing in a Facebook…
It’s that time of year when mosquitoes are rife, and many of us also spend more time in the sun, so one mom is trying to raise awareness One mom on TikTok is urging people to be careful with their skin, and to double check an unusual marks or moles. The 33-year-old single mom has been documenting her journey with skin cancer on TikTok, and is trying to raise awareness about the condition. Rachel shared a PSA video on the social media platform, about how what seemed like a tiny mosquito bite turned out to be much worse. For illustrative…
A side-by-side comparison of the area the flooding in Texas has swept across shows the devastation that has been caused, as the official d.eath toll rises to 59. It was during the early hours on July 4, a day where America was hosting nationwide celebrations, that Kerrville and surrounding areas was hit by a deadly flood caused by an unprecedented increase in rising water levels in the Guadalupe River. The flash flood disseminated everything in its path as it swept through Kerr County in Texas, where at least 59 people – including 15 children – have been confirmed to have…
The day Eleanor Monroe stepped into the Monroe & Sons Law Office was the coldest in years. But no winter wind could match the chill that had wrapped around her heart ever since the moment she overheard the laughter of her husband and her best friend. She still remembered how it echoed down the hallway. A soft, mocking laugh. Claire’s. Then Daniel’s voice, so casual, so smug. “She has no idea. The old man croaks, and the moment that will’s read, we’re free. House, shares, money—ours.” Eleanor had stood outside the study door, frozen. Claire had murmured something back, then…