If You Were a Child or Teenager Between The 1950s And 1970s, You May Remember This Strange Object

Children from the 1950s-1970s will remember the unique metal roller skates of the era. These heavy skates, worn over shoes, featured a metal base and leather straps….

From Stylish to Sacred

I saw a guy walking toward me. And I thought, “Wow, he’s stylish.” He was wearing a long black robe with some necklace, it was dark. And…

How to Handle Unwanted Attention

If you’re annoyed that someone is staring at you, stare back. Hold eye contact and don’t let go. If they’re still staring even after this, blow them…

The Salon Secret

I was told a secret: when you go to a salon and see a hairdresser with good hair and another one with bad hair, go to the…

The Gynecologist Who Made My Day

In the new year, I decided to get some routine check-ups and see different specialists. The gynecologist was the first. The doctor was male. I was in…

From Bargain to Bonanza

I was looking for a present for my wife and I came across an auction that was selling stuff from an old house. I saw a strange…

The Unexpected VIP

I was sitting in a VIP lounge at a big bank when an unkempt person walked in: beardy, shaggy, with a tattered jacket that had burnt holes,…

A Waitress’s Unforgettable Shift

I worked at a higher-end restaurant. My first shift a woman in her 40s or 50s came in with a tall, and handsome guy no older than…

A Heartwarming Lesson in Care

When my daughter was about 10, my husband, who is not her biological father, moved into our house. After about 6 months, I was working and they…

A Teacher’s Ultimate Gotcha Moment

In my first year of high school, my class decided to play a simple prank on our English teacher by all laughing when he faced the board,…