Walk or drive down any stretch of road and you’re sure to pass a few signs telling you what you can and can’t do. Add in homes, businesses and a few landmarks and you’re practically swimming in signage designed to help you know what’s around you. But like with any human creation, it’s entirely possible … Read more
You have to hand it to the people at Facebook for coming up with Marketplace. Thanks to them, selling stuff online – whether new or used – has not only become more convenient, but it also feels less risky because sellers don’t get to hide behind anonymity. But of course, not everyone is adept at … Read more
Many people perceive roasting as an act of love. The premise here is that witty, playful teasing among close kin without malicious intent can build trust and signal acceptance. In the case of strangers online, slightly spicy banter can make for hilariously memorable exchanges. If you’re on the receiving end of epic burns, it can … Read more
Technology changes at such a breakneck speed, that it can be hard to remember just how “slow” things used to be. Just fifteen years ago, the idea of everyone having a touchscreen phone was something out of Star Trek. The result is that some folks end up a little left behind, even if they don’t … Read more
As a person who has pretty high myopia, I’m used to my eyes playing tricks on me. What’s more concerning during hikes is when a person with 20/20 vision next to me points out a bird or some other critter blended in with nature that I didn’t initially see. That’s usually a recipe for a … Read more
Most of us get haircuts pretty regularly, but it’s always worth remembering that at the end of the day, you are putting your hair at risk. Some barbers are sloppy, having a bad day, or, even worse, they are feeling particularly creative and now your locks are at risk. So, at the very least, enjoy … Read more
Nobody would like to end up on the wrong side of the court hearing (or any side at all), because your life belongs solely to the decision of a judge and the work of your lawyer. But what if your lawyer is nothing like Saul Goodman and more like a babbling schoolgirl? Despite the seriousness, … Read more
It’s a common misconception that comedy has to be crude. If you’re not pushing the envelope, how will your audience know that you’re not afraid of taking risks? But there’s certainly a sweet spot in between sharing squeaky clean, family-friendly content and jokes that will definitely get you canceled. And one page that thrives in … Read more
Teachers don’t get enough credit for all the hard work they do. The long hours spent checking homework, tons of effort put into guiding and supporting their students, countless PTA meetings—it’s all pretty tough. But there are silver linings. Not only are you shaping future generations, but you also sometimes stumble into an impromptu standup … Read more
Poeple often say that friendship breakups hurt just as much as romantic ones, and sometimes even more. One day you’re swapping inside jokes and getting on weekly Skype calls despite distance, and the next, you’re left staring at your phone wondering how someone who once knew everything about you could suddenly disappear. This was tha … Read more