American pets are enjoying something of a shift in status. In many households, they’re regarded not just as animals, but as full-fledged members of the family, deserving of birthday parties, specialized foods, and other privileges. Pet spending has officially surpassed spending on children’s toys in American households. Dogs…
If you enter the home of a bibliophile, you may find yourself face-to-face with fully loaded bookcases, and potentially even piles of books in every corner. Far from simply making the place look great (although they certainly do that), these books form what’s known as a TBR, or…
The notification pings started before my eyes fully opened. Email alerts, social media updates, text messages, all demanding immediate attention before I had even taken my first conscious breath of the day. My phone had become an extension of my hand, a digital umbilical cord tethering me to…
You stand in the pharmacy, prescription in hand, ready to finally start your weight loss journey with semaglutide. The pharmacist types into the computer, and your heart races with anticipation. Then comes the number: $1,300 per month without insurance for Ozempic and Wegovy. Your stomach drops. The medication…
Do you find yourself gravitating toward the same genres year after year? Maybe you’re a fiction devotee like me, someone who loses themselves in novels, fantasy worlds, and character-driven stories. But have you ever felt that gentle nudge to explore something different—something real, something that teaches you about…