Allie GrohinThe Narrative Collective·8 hours agoBeware of a Nutty Charcuterie BoardI’ll give myself credit where it’s due: this was my most creative excuse to leave a party early. — Let it be known now that no matter what I say, I hate Halloween parties. …Humorous Life Lessons5 min read
Christine Schoenwald·2 days agoMember-onlyThe Mystery of the Moving ChairWhat are your theories? — It was a dark and stormy night; in truth, it was a bright sunny morning in early September. I looked out my front window and noticed one of our butterfly chairs was perched in the middle of the browning front lawn. Odd. The chair was turned away from the street…Humorous Life Lessons4 min read
Brigid O’Brien·2 days ago37 Questions with Vogue: 73 Answers From You IIGuilty pleasure? Watching TikTok in the shower. Getting hit during sex. Stalking Spotify accounts when I get really bored. I like seeing what everyone is listening to. I’m a hawk. Candy is not just for Halloween, baby. Cold pillowcases. Silk pillowcases. Maroon 5. (Oh god.) Gummy worms in my ice…Humorous Life Lessons4 min read
Lucas Kinkaid·2 days agoMember-onlyI am a Progeny of ProfanityWhen I was growing up, swearing during conversations was quite common. Most of us weren’t bothered by it. Some of us didn’t understand why certain people would react so strongly to these words. …Humorous Life Lessons5 min read
Bebe NicholsoninThe Haven·5 days agoMember-onlyWhy My Husband Got Mad Over His PhysicalAfter talking me into having one — My husband knows I don’t like physicals. I avoid doctors like the plague. But when he found out our health insurance would give us a $50 gift card if we agreed to a noninvasive physical in the comfort of our home, there was no deterring him. “I’m going to schedule…Humorous Life Lessons4 min read
Adelia RitchieinILLUMINATION·5 days agoMember-onlyWhat Does Your Grocery List Say About You?You are what you shop for! — Whenever I go grocery shopping, I try to avoid the checkout lane with the little old lady who’s digging in the bottom of her purse for pennies, or the person with a checkbook in her hand, or the housewife with three screaming kids under the age of six (bless her!)…Humorous Life Lessons5 min read
Brigid O’Brien·4 days ago37 Questions with Vogue: Sit Down With A Ex-Horse GirlWe’re sitting in a coffee shop. It has a funny name about pigs. I find that deeply hilarious. Their sandwiches are named after books. Wilma* orders soup and hot chocolate. I get a gingerbread latte with avocado toast. We sit on barstools across from the espresso machine. There’s no more…Humorous Life Lessons4 min read
Lucas Kinkaid·4 days agoMember-onlyChicken in West Virginia Surfs Down Flooded Street. A Real StoryWhen many people think of West Virginia, they may think of its dominant coal industry or its beautiful woodlands as well as a song by John Denver and more. Now, this industrial state has a new and unique way of being remembered by people. …Humorous Life Lessons3 min read
Annie Trevaskis·6 days agoMember-onlyHow to Be a Failure (Part H)Making the mistakes, so you don’t have to — Success is so boring: you don’t learn anything from it. Join me for another inspirational failure story and acquire important knowledge. Like, how not to do: Hair removal Picture this — it is the night before your wedding, and you have already spent the best part of two hours trying…Humorous Life Lessons5 min read
Mary DeVriesinCrow’s Feet·6 days agoMember-onlyThe Brown Sugar is Multiplying Behind My BackTackling my pantry before a major move — I currently have five bags of brown sugar in my pantry. Three are opened. I also have 10 boxes of bandaids, four jars of harissa paste, ample Gatorade powder to power a mid-sized marching band, and couscous enough for months’ worth of instant side dishes. How did this happen and…Humorous Life Lessons6 min read
