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Another Day in Montréal...
It all started on a bus. It was a beautiful day, and I had already done my run in and by the local track. I knew that I had a private class to teach online in the evening - along with preparing for two new contracts starting later this month - so I could enjoy my time before staring at a computer screen for ninety minutes. I also had just finished Molly Crabapple's 'Drawing Blood', a memoir of her life as an artist and thorn in the side of the establishment. I was feeling as though I had not done enough of my own work, despite writing both here and on another page about film, poetry and the world of contests and awards, and my own letters home to my mom. So I was not prepared for the trip to the library that gave me a feeling this would not be a regular day.
By Kendall Defoe 5 months ago in Journal
Why Do Humans Get Dizzy? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains
There is a structure nestled deep within your inner ear, roughly the size of an aspirin tablet, that has been doing essentially the same job for half a billion years. Long before there were humans, before there were mammals, before there were even land-dwelling vertebrates of any kind, something eerily similar to your vestibular system was humming away inside the skulls of ancient fish, helping them navigate a world of water. And that structure is the key to understanding why, on a perfectly calm morning, a slow roll out of bed can send the room spinning.
By Muhammad Sabeel5 months ago in Journal
Top Songs About Romantic Obsession and Chaotic Love. AI-Generated.
Love in music is often portrayed as something soft, healing, or stable, but some of the most powerful songs ever written explore the opposite side of romance. These tracks dive into obsession, emotional extremes, loyalty under pressure, and relationships that feel more like storms than comfort. Across pop, rock, hip hop, and cinematic collaborations, artists continue to explore love as intensity rather than peace.
By Thorne Empire5 months ago in Journal
Are Vocal Promoting Themselves Enough?
Introduction When i was tempted to join Vocal I remeber seeing advertisements for a writing platform where I could win huge amounts of money if I subscribed to their model, and you know I can resist anything but temptation, so I joined up, and while there have been times that Vocal have annoyed the hell out of me, like when you get entries to challenges that break the rules like this. I am not blaming the creator, and it can be easily corrected, but I am blaming Vocal because some should not have placed. This failed basic rules but was given a Top Story and a Challenge placement.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Journal
Is The Rise of Peter Pan Syndrome the New Normal?
Growing up used to follow a fairly predictable timeline. We saw people graduate from school, find stable jobs, move out, get married, and start families, often before the age of thirty. This was the norm. Nowadays, it’s a totally different story; we have been met with overwhelming demand for individuals who are now showing signs of a crisis that has become more prevalent, which is known as “Peter Pan Syndrome.” Recently, I’ve heard more people mention Peter Pan syndrome. I saw a video where someone compared today’s adult struggles to the effects of this syndrome. That made me curious, so I looked into it to see if it’s real. It turns out, it is!
By Nozomi Rose5 months ago in Journal
The Side Hustle I Thought Would Change My Life. Top Story - May 2026.
Decisions to Make The hardest part of writing this, since I knew ahead of time that I wanted to write it, was trying to decide which side hustle to write about. Yes, there were several over the last many years. So, I’ve chosen not to write this about just one and instead to just give you some of the examples that I’ve come across and left. I truly thought each of them was going to change my life and my financial situation. I was wrong.
By Timothy A Rowland5 months ago in Journal
K. Michelle Opens Up About Her Unconventional Marriage Rules
Relationships in the entertainment industry have always fascinated fans. From celebrity breakups to shocking confessions, the public is constantly drawn to how famous couples navigate love, loyalty, and trust. Recently, singer and reality television personality K. Michelle sparked widespread conversations online after making bold revelations about her marriage during an interview on Club Shay Shay.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun5 months ago in Journal
6 Celebrity Couples Who Started Dating In 2026
The year 2026 is bringing together couples who are already setting trends in the mass media and on social media. Only time will tell how long each of these relationships lasts, since fame often gets in the way, but some manage to overcome it.
By Ninfa Galeano5 months ago in Journal
Welcome to the Chaos:
As a writer, I’ve had this vast imagination to pull from to develop vast worlds and fanciful characters to build wonderful stories and now that I have finally been able to delve into a fascination of mine that has been around since childhood I can share it through this avenue. You the reader are probably wondering what new “hobby” I am referring to? I don’t know if I would really call it a hobby, an obsession? An integral part of my life that has always been there?
By Alina Anthony5 months ago in Journal
