Life

Impromptu Road Trip
What a day! Patrick and I drove to Atlanta today to see Jamie, and we stopped aling the way to get a chair from Dwight and have a drink and a bite with Amanda. What’s amazing about this is that Amanda and Dwight are both, separately, friends from my teenage years. Jamie and I were in first grade together and partied together in our early twenties. This was Patrick’s first time meeting each of them, which was super cool for me.
By Harper Lewis17 days ago in Writers
Valentine’s Day: Why February 14 Is Marked Around the World. AI-Generated.
Introduction Valentine’s Day, observed each year on February 14, is widely associated with expressions of love, friendship, and emotional connection. While often linked to romantic gestures, the day has historical, cultural, and social roots that extend beyond modern celebrations. Over time, Valentine’s Day has evolved into a widely recognized occasion, especially among younger generations, influencing relationships, community interactions, and social behavior.
By Saad 17 days ago in Writers
Why always a "no" ?
by someone who just wants to be understood. Every time I try to live a little, breathe a little, express myself... the answer is always "No."
By Lunette18 days ago in Writers
If You Write A Book, Don’t Tell Anyone. Top Story - February 2026.
There are days when I’m grateful Amazon doesn’t tell me specifically who has bought my book and who hasn’t. If they did, I would be heartbroken when I read the list and noticed all the important names in my life were not on my list of customers.
By Ellen Frances18 days ago in Writers
Prayers That Go Deeper Than Politics
Prayers for safety, prayers for peace, Prayers that violence would finally cease.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast18 days ago in Writers
Red Envelopes for Strangers
Red Envelopes for Strangers The night train to Xi’an was always too warm in winter. Liu Shan sat by the window, her coat folded on her lap, watching frost blur the glass. Outside, villages flickered past like brief memories. Inside, the carriage smelled of instant noodles, oranges, and tired people going home.
By Zidane19 days ago in Writers
Craft over catharsis.
I like reading, 📚 I like writing, ✍🏾 I like sharing, I like exploring, and I like art. All the above, connect you to something. If I create by writing, I will want to share. Writing is an art, and a preserver of history, culture, and values. While art allows me to explore. Craft is a generic term for all kinds of art. It is not selfless but desires to share. It looks for a problem to solve, and solutions to adapt. When I think of catharsis, it is a temporary state, fleeting, might be exciting, and less involving. It sounds lazy, laid-back, and a bit selfish.
By Kusauka Chimbe19 days ago in Writers
Poof! It's gone.
I rub three time. Nothing. I do it again. Nothing. I whisper a prayer. nothing changes. One more time, to no avail. Wait! I have it somewhere. I’ll look for it. My magic eight ball. I find it and ask it if I will be able to write today? Its reply, “without a doubt.” I do it again and ask the same question. “Outlook not so good.” This is insane! Make up your mind, already. Final time, “will I be able to write, today?” I turn the wicked little thing and get, “Concentrate and ask again.”
By Alexandra Grant19 days ago in Writers
James Assali: A Deep Dive Into His Personal Life and Professional Career
James Assali is not a polished, overnight success story. His life and career reflect something founders, business owners, and creators understand well: momentum built through resilience, conviction, and long-term thinking. At a time when entrepreneurship is often framed around shortcuts and hype, James Assali’s journey stands out because it’s grounded in lived experience, personal loss, faith, and sustained execution.
By CEO A&S Developers19 days ago in Writers
James Assali: A Deep Dive Into His Personal Life and Professional Career
James Assali is not a polished, overnight success story. His life and career reflect something founders, business owners, and creators understand well: momentum built through resilience, conviction, and long-term thinking. At a time when entrepreneurship is often framed around shortcuts and hype, James Assali’s journey stands out because it’s grounded in lived experience, personal loss, faith, and sustained execution.
By CEO A&S Developers19 days ago in Writers
They Lied
I have been going back and forward on where to start this and how to start it, it seems to be my biggest challenge when telling a story. Stories have to have a beginning, middle and end but my stories never do. It’s more like they latch on to part of me and Im actually never sure when it began or even if it ends. They follow me.
By Ella Loftus20 days ago in Writers
Sentence I Kept Avoiding
The sentence had been sitting there for three weeks. Not unfinished—worse. Almost finished. A blinking cursor waited at the end of a line that felt too honest to touch. Every time I opened the document, my eyes slid past it like it was dangerous. I adjusted margins. I reread earlier paragraphs. I told myself I was “warming up.”
By Luna Vani20 days ago in Writers