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The Edge of Something
She kissed me. She kissed me, and I just stood there. I didn't understand what was happening until it was already over. Did I lean in? I don't know. She did — I know that much — because I would never have been the one to close the distance. I had only been thinking that I was having a nice time with a girl I met in class. A nice time. That's all.
By Eddamar González23 days ago in Fiction
What’s Above the Clouds
A poetically playful and deeply mystical meditation on what may exist above the clouds—light, wonder, memory, ancestors, and the quiet reminder that the storm is never the whole story.
By Flower InBloom23 days ago in Psyche
Walk With Me?
For 208 days, I have held a streak on WeWard to track my steps for rewards. That's easy to do — the only requirement is to convert your steps before midnight each day to maintain a streak.
By Kay Husnick23 days ago in Longevity
She Never Found Her Way Home
She Never Found Her Way Home She left with a small case, and a restless bright heart, The train pulled away from the quiet green lane.
By George’s Girl 2026 23 days ago in Poets
The Truth About Tiktok Shop
TikTok has rapidly evolved from a short-form video app into a full-scale shopping platform. Through TikTok Shop, users can purchase products directly from videos, livestreams, or creator storefronts without leaving the app. The feature has grown incredibly fast, with millions of products being promoted daily by influencers and small businesses.
By C. Sinata23 days ago in Journal
Mental Health Stigma in Hispanic Culture
Mental health, an integral component of overall well-being, is often misunderstood or overlooked in various cultures, including the Hispanic culture. Despite the significant prevalence of mental health disorders among Hispanic individuals in the United States, which stands at 18.4%, a substantial stigma persists within this community. This stigma can take various forms, such as denial of the existence of mental health issues, attributing symptoms to personal weakness or character flaws, or viewing mental health treatment as unnecessary or harmful.
By C. Sinata23 days ago in Psyche
Laughter Of Children
Laughter of children Echoes over fields of green, Springtime in their eyes.
By Darla M Seely23 days ago in Poets
City of plague:A new Yorker’s pandemic chronicle
In late March, after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued the stay-at-home order, all workers in non-essential industries were required to remain at home. The goal was clear: protect lives, slow the rising curve of infections, and relieve the growing panic that had gripped New Yorkers.
By Peter24 days ago in Fiction
The Herbert Family Biography. AI-Generated.
The Herbert Family A photo posted from a fanpage. A throwback of the Herbert Family. The Herbert family is an American family known through the growing internet popularity of twins Keon Gerard Herbert and Kavon Sherard Herbert, whose humor, personality, and twin dynamic have attracted large audiences on social media. The family is led by their mother Monique Herbert and includes their older brother Dominique Herbert. Over time, the Herbert family has gained attention not only because of the twins’ online presence but also because of their connections to notable figures in entertainment.
By Kavon Herbert24 days ago in Families
The Year 1978 in Review: Fun Facts, Trivia, and Historic Highlights
This quick read is a collection of fun facts, trivia, and historic events from the year 1978. Discover the year’s top news stories, most influential people, sports facts, historic firsts, entertainment trivia, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictor24 days ago in History
City of plague:A new Yorker’s pandemic chronicl
On March 1, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in New York City was announced. The patient was a middle-aged lawyer working in a Midtown Manhattan law firm. His condition was already severe when he was diagnosed, and he was immediately hospitalized and placed in isolation.
By Peter24 days ago in Fiction
The Colorful Leaves
The colorful leaves Dance and flutter in the wind And fall to the ground.
By Darla M Seely24 days ago in Poets