Author: Emily Nguyen Le

We’ve all seen them—small, dark spots on our skin that we casually call “moles.” For most people, they’re just part of their skin’s story. But what if one of those little spots isn’t a mole at all? What if it’s something more dangerous—something your body is quietly warning you about? For illustrative purposes only Not All Spots Are Harmless What looks like an ordinary mole could actually be a sign of a precancerous skin condition or even an early form of skin cancer. Among the most overlooked culprits are: Actinic Keratoses (AKs) – rough, scaly patches caused by long-term sun exposure Basal Cell Carcinoma…

I was eight months pregnant, thinking I’d attend my sister’s wedding as a guest. Instead, she expected me to drive her drunk guests around—because my husband owns a transportation business. She never asked. She just assumed. But what she didn’t know was… my husband was already planning something she’d never forget. When I tell people that I’m eight months pregnant, they usually react with a little gasp and a softened expression, followed by a comment about how I must be so “exhausted.” They don’t know the half of it. As much as I love having my baby kick around inside…

At my husband’s funeral, I could barely hold myself together — let alone explain death to our daughter. But the real blow came hours later when my mother-in-law walked into our home and calmly told me to leave. Grief had barely begun, and I was already being erased. I stood at the edge of the grave, holding Ellie’s small hand like it was the last anchor I had to this earth. My fingers were wrapped around hers so tightly, I worried I might hurt her, but I couldn’t let go. I couldn’t let go of anything — not her, not…

If you asked Officer Cory Masterson what saved his life, he wouldn’t say modern medicine or expert doctors. He would tell you it was a dog. Not just any dog, but Reno—his loyal K9 partner, his shadow, his best friend. Cory Masterson had always loved dogs, but it wasn’t until he joined the police department’s K9 unit that he met the one that would change his life forever. Reno was a striking German Shepherd, calm and confident, with soulful brown eyes that seemed to understand more than most humans did. From the moment they met, something clicked. While other officers…

It’s a situation we’ve all been in; your eyes are growing heavy, you’re absolutely exhausted, yet you’re glued to your phone. And despite knowing you need that all-important sleep, you just can’t seem to let yourself settle down. We already know that lack of sleep can have detrimental impacts on our health, both in the short and long-term. But still, we put off sleeping anyway. Well, it’s a habit more than half of Americans have admitted to – known as ‘revenge bedtime procrastination’. For illustrative purposes only A new survey by Amerisleep.com reveals that 56 percent of people in the…

Mary Smith had always been the pride of her parents. Raised in a modest two-room home on the edge of town, she was their only child, the hope of a better future. Her parents weren’t wealthy, but they gave her something more valuable: love, discipline, and education. They believed she would one day break the cycle of poverty that had followed their family for generations. And it seemed like she would. Mary graduated college with honors. It was the happiest day of her parents’ lives. But the world outside of graduation was harsh. For illustrative purposes only Despite her degree,…

It was a rainy Thursday evening in Denver. The kind where puddles formed rivers along curbs and the sky hung low, a heavy gray sheet sagging under its own weight. Most people hurried indoors, clutching umbrellas and coats, eager to escape the cold. But Clara moved in the opposite direction—toward the alleys, toward the back of The Silver Elm. For illustrative purposes only Her coat, once burgundy wool, had long since faded to a patchy brown. Several careful hand-stitches held the seams together. Her jeans were wet from the knees down, and the soles of her sneakers had given up…

Throughout history, cultures around the world have cautioned against picking up certain objects found lying in the street, at crossroads, near cemeteries, temples, or doorways. To some, these warnings are pure superstition; to others, they are lived experience backed by stories of strange coincidences, souring fortunes, or sudden illness after ignoring the old ways. Whether you believe in energy, spiritual attachment, ancestral warnings—or simply prefer to err on the side of respect—there’s wisdom in pausing before you pocket something that isn’t yours. Objects carry stories. Sometimes they also carry emotional residue, symbolic intent, or even the focused energy of a…

It was one of those gray California mornings—the kind that feels like the universe hit snooze and forgot to wake up. The sky hung low like wet cotton, and even the birds seemed to be sleeping in. I was running on half a cup of cold coffee and pure determination. My one-year-old son, Jamie, was strapped in his stroller, his tiny breaths fogging up the clear plastic rain cover. He’d been burning up with a fever all night, and every whimper he made felt like glass dragging across my heart. I checked his forehead again—still warm, too warm. For illustrative…

Princess Anne has been honoured by the Royal Mint to celebrate her upcoming 75th birthday On Friday (18 July) the Royal Mint announced that The sister of King Charles III was going to be honoured with an official UK coin for the first time ever – and royal fans are all in agreement about one thing. The commemorative coin has been released in order to coincide with the year she’s celebrating her 75th birthday and features a portrait of her face on the front. It also includes a depiction of The Princess Royal’s official Coat of Arms and the design…