Were they premonitions or manifestations? — Throughout my life, random thoughts I briefly contemplated came to pass as real-life situations. In some cases, they were what I actively wished for; in other cases, they were merely situations I pondered, but did not strive to become my reality. …

I became a fan-girl of Jay-Z at age 61! — I never really listened to rap. Sure, I watched 8 Mile and Straight Outta Compton when they premiered and heard an occasional rap song on TV, but I never really LISTENED. That is until my adult daughter played “99 Problems” for me. To be honest, I was in the right…

The withdrawal of Russian troops is a bad sign — Putin has been humiliated The failure of Russian troops to dominate Ukraine has exhausted Putin’s patience. The planned blitzkrieg got stuck in Ukrainian mud, and the entire ordeal is a massive embarrassment to Putin. Zelenskyy is a hero on the world stage, while Putin has emerged as a liar, a loser, and a butcher…

These are hurtful words that cut deep — The words “retard” and “retarded” are almost never used in context. Instead, these terms are used to get a laugh, make an insult, or insinuate that someone or something is stupid. …

I have questions that need answers! — Since Partner Program read time influences earnings, it is important to understand how read time works. In addition, the ratio between views and reads is noted on our stats page, so it must mean something more than just a factoid to crush our egos. What counts as a view? Accidental View Examples: My finger slips…

It forever changed my life — During the mid-2000s, when I was lecturing on Nazi Germany to students in my 10th grade World History class, a student spoke out that his father was a member of the Hitler Youth. “That’s interesting!” I replied. “Would you like him to speak to our class?” my student responded. I…

It disgusted but did not entirely shock me — The racist treatment of people of color trying to flee the Russian terror has received much attention as of late, shocking and disappointing the world. What’s going on? When CNN initially covered incidents of racism on the Ukrainian/Polish border a few days into the Russian invasion, the first thing I noticed was the…

But like Mao in China, he failed his people — Putin’s historical legacy will be that of a villain Despite his recent atrocities, half the Russian population idolizes Putin. Their views have been perverted by the slew of Russian propaganda the government inundates them with. However, eventually, all Russian people will know the horrors he inflicted on the Ukrainian people. Putin earned the nation’s loyalty by bringing stability to…

How I got started and some tips of the trade! — I can find almost anyone, and I’ve been doing it for years. In general, I don’t stalk people I regularly interact with in my daily life. Rather, I hunt for long-lost relatives and childhood friends-people I have lost contact with. Searching out your loved ones’ new boyfriends or girlfriends is also a good move. My hobby as an Internet stalker began when…