A novelist, picture book writer and native New Yorker, John is a graduate of Syracuse University and the children's media graduate program at Centennial College. When not staring at his computer monitor, you'll most likely find John sipping tea watching British comedies, or in the kitchen, taking a stab at the technical challenge on the most recent episode of 'The Great British Baking Show'.
The most confusing and frustrating thing about high school bullies is not knowing what compels them to bully. In most cases, it’s sadly as simple as the fact that they don’t like the people they’re bullying. In other cases, it can be repressed feelings, which results in their lashing out in aggressive and unjustified behavior. […] More
As a result of the pandemic, favorite activities are no longer the care-free pleasures they used to be for many people. Many still feel a bit uneasy about going to restaurants and bars or movies and theatre. As a result, many people tend to make certain adjustments to ease their way back into having fun […] More
There is little more exciting than expecting your first child. Even if preparing for their arrival comes with a lot of chores and responsibilities. Including preparing a nursery, buying all the necessary baby clothes and supplies, And of course, there’s naming the child. A task known to cause extended and heated arguments between couples. Redditor […] More
There are numerous steps to being a good roommate. Up to and including keeping all shared living spaces clean, paying your share of the rent on time, and being mindful of noise levels when your roommates are sleeping or need to work. So it would seem fair to say that someone has every right to […] More
No two people share the same relationship with their neighbors. There are those who almost never see or speak to their neighbors, choosing to avoid having any kind of relationship with them. Others however, make every effort to get to know their neighbors, which can often result in lasting friendships. Redditor Low_Statistician6031 was certainly of […] More
There is little more frustrating than when a co-worker steals your lunch. But easy and efficient as it is for the thieves, they might want to think twice before doing so. Apart from the obvious reason, that the food which they’re stealing doesn’t belong to them, they also might find themselves inadvertently eating something they […] More
We all love our pets. And though pets bring joy and comfort to all who own them, there are some who give their pets far more love than others. Some would go so far as to consider their pets proper members of their family. The wife of Redditor aitacatnomothersday felt that she was just as […] More
Few things can induce a headache more than splitting the bill at restaurants. When it’s only a party of two, and each person orders more or less the same amount of food and drink, splitting the meal in half definitely makes the most sense. But for larger groups, all of whom have orders which vary […] More
The key to a successful relationship is compromise. It’s not uncommon for a couple to disagree on matters, both fundamental and completely frivolous But in order for a relationship to succeed, it’s important that each half of the couple tries to meet each other half way. The girlfriend of Redditor Inevitable-Plant3755 absolutely hated dogs, and […] More
There’s a lot of fun to be had when traveling with friends. Even if it also comes with its share of problems, particularly when it comes to money. There’s very little which can spoil the fun of a vacation faster than arguing over bills, or who owes what for travel and lodging. Redditor radioactivemasculin found […] More
Blended families can make for a rather tricky dynamic. Ideally, step-children and step-parents will welcome and be welcomed into their new families, and eventually feel like blood relations. But sadly, that isn’t always. the case. Redditor FredWalker37 thought that his new wife and step-daughter had acclimated themselves well into his home with his son. Until […] More
One always wants to be there for their family when they find themselves going through a hard time. And it’s nice to think that those same family members you helped out would also be there for you if need be. But that sadly simply isn’t always the case. Redditor JuanitaaRodriguez and his sister both found […] More
