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'.
Certain people always need to be the center of attention. In order to make that happen, they might choose to wear certain things that bring attention to them. Usually eye-catching or provocative items, sometimes even giving people a false impression about them. Sometimes, however, people dress a certain way or wear certain things simply because […] More
When people learn they are going to be parents, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is what they are going to name their child. Even though they have nine months to make their final decision. What they might not be prepared for, however, is that just about everyone they know will also […] More
While parenting is a two-person job, few would argue that at the end of the day, mother knows best. Closed minded as that sounds, most mother’s simply have a unique quality when it comes to parenting that very few fathers have. Which isn’t to say that there aren’t devoted, loving fathers out there who are […] More
Friendships are ever-changing relationships. Even though you might meet someone who you think will be your best friend for the rest of your life, the passage of time might end up causing some unexpected distance. Some friendships are so strong that no matter how much time is spent apart, it seems as if no time […] More
Most people are happy to lend a hand to a friend, family member, or colleague if they find themselves in a tough spot. Unfortunately, some people are somewhat too accepting of other people’s generosity. Resulting in their eventually expecting the help of others, whether it’s offered or not. Often offering these kind and generous souls […] More
We all have certain things we like done a certain way. Even so, when we notice that others don’t follow our exact specifications, we should politely accept it and move on. Unfortunately, not everyone is so understanding and simply can’t tolerate if certain things aren’t done their way. Particularly when it comes to food. Redditor […] More
We’ve all been told to “toughen up” by our parents at least once in our lives. Sometimes, their “tough love” was justified, as we sometimes do indeed need to learn to stand up for ourselves and face our fears. Other times, however, it quite simply isn’t helpful. Not only having no positive long-term effects on […] More
Marriage is always an adjustment. Even though you may have been with your partner for years prior and firmly believe they are the undisputed love of your life, there are always bound to be certain issues that come out during marriage that you hadn’t previously noticed. Including things that might have seemed inconsequential prior to […] More
When people find themselves without a place to call home, they are very lucky if they can find a friend or family member who can temporarily put a roof over their head. If they are incredibly fortunate, the host might not even charge them rent. You would think that after being given this act of […] More
Whether they be a lifelong friend or a stranger picked up from an advertisement, sharing a home with a roommate is always bound to be challenging. Differences are bound to arise, such as working hours, standards of cleanliness, and what is considered a reasonable amount of time to use the bathroom and/or kitchen. However, all […] More
It’s always frustrating when we have to change our plans. Particularly when this change is owing to circumstances entirely and utterly out of our control. Even knowing this is the case, we can’t help but be disappointed by the fact that we didn’t get to do something we were so looking forward to. If these […] More
If there is still room for improvement, and things have recently taken a change for the worse, we nonetheless live in a fairly accepting world. Even so, some people are still very self conscious about being open about who they are. And might not find the courage to freely express themselves until much later in […] More
