literature
Whether written centuries ago or just last year, literary couples show that love is timeless.
The Symphony of Silence"*
The first time I heard Mr. Aris play, rain lashed against the boarded-up windows of St. Agnes Community Hall. I’d come to volunteer—a mandatory college requirement—dreading hours of stacking canned goods. Then, notes bloomed in the damp air: a Chopin nocturne, tender as a bruise.
By Ziafat Ullahabout a year ago in Humans
The Dictionary of Forgotten Sounds
The tape recorder arrived on a Tuesday, wrapped in yellowed newspaper and smelling of attic dust. I’d ordered it off eBay—a 1973 Sony TC-55, olive-green with chrome accents—because the listing said "Includes mysterious cassette." Grief makes fools of us all.
By Ziafat Ullahabout a year ago in Humans
How to Hold an Umbrella
Rain in Seattle doesn’t fall—it looms. A gray, patient presence that slicks the streets and turns the Space Needle into a ghostly spindle. I’d just buried my father when I found the umbrella tucked behind his toolbox, forgotten as a fossil. Faded cherry-red cotton, wooden handle worn smooth as river stone. One spoke dangled loose, like a broken wing.
By Ziafat Ullahabout a year ago in Humans
How Social Media Is Reshaping Human Life,Ethics and Identity. AI-Generated.
In just two decades, social media has gone from a digital novelty to the centerpiece of modern life. From Facebook posts to TikTok trends, Instagram selfies to Twitter/X threads, we now live more online than ever before. But with this constant connectivity comes a wave of consequences—good, bad, and deeply personal.
By Nowshad Ahmadabout a year ago in Humans
When Must a Knife Be Cleaned and Sanitized?
A kitchen knife is one of the most frequently used tools in any food preparation area. But improper cleaning and sanitizing can lead to cross-contamination, foodborne illnesses, and serious health risks. So, when must a knife be cleaned and sanitized? The answer: more frequently and strategically than many realize.
By Andrew Taylorabout a year ago in Humans
