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Hope on the Buffalo
As spring blooms I gaze at the clear waters of the Buffalo River and think about how beautiful it is. However, I find myself struggling to actually enjoy the beauty knowing all the horrible things going on around me in the world. I then think back to a conversation with a professor I had a while ago.
By Chris Cerna24 days ago in Confessions
To Your Great Love
Hello, my name is Paula, and I am John's ex-wife. I don't know why I was invited, but I was. What did John and his new wife, Cathy expect me to say. Cheers to the way you always have treated your sons, and cheers to the way, you always made our sons, seem second fiddle to Cathy's daughter, Cindy. But this isn't about the children is it, it is about yourselves, and your great love. I trust that now that you have tied the knot officially, you will have the decency to send your child support here on time. Cheers!
By Susan Payton24 days ago in Fiction
7 Best Books to Calm Your Overthinking Mind. AI-Generated.
In an era of constant notifications, deadlines, and endless digital noise, our minds rarely get a moment of rest. Overthinking has become an almost universal challenge, leaving us trapped in cycles of worry, โwhat ifs,โ and mental exhaustion. It doesnโt just affect our focusโit can fuel anxiety, disrupt sleep, and even impact our physical health. Yet, there is a gentle, effective way to reclaim mental clarity: books. The right book does more than entertainโit teaches us to observe our thoughts, release mental tension, and cultivate calm.
By Diana Meresc24 days ago in BookClub
Voltaire, Candide and Zadig
When people talk about the great writers of French literature, one name almost always comes up: Voltaire. Yet many people recognize the name without really knowing his life or his books. And that is a shame, because Voltaire was not only a serious philosopher. He was also a witty, ironic, and sometimes provocative writer.
By Bubble Chill Media 24 days ago in Chapters
