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'.
Not everyone is thrilled when they are asked to be a bridesmaid. Touching as the gesture is, that a friend or family member wants you standing with them at the altar on their special day, it’s also not unreasonable to say that being a bridesmaid comes with its downsides. Such as the added responsibilities on […] More
We can never be too sure exactly who we can trust. There are some people we think we can trust wholeheartedly with secret information and getting things done. But even our nearest and dearest are capable of disappointing us. Or even behaving duplicitously behind our backs. Redditor DearMushroom9558 thought she was in a healthy relationship […] More
There are many different meanings to “home.” Indeed, the place we consider “home” might change from where we were raised and where we grew up to where we currently live and put down roots. Ultimately, though, the universal idea of home is somewhere we feel safe, protected, and loved. If we don’t feel any of […] More
One aspect of weddings that many look forward to as much, or more, as others absolutely dread is the family reunion that comes with it. Indeed, relatives from all over often travel far and wide to be at the happy couple’s special day. Sometimes, the couple getting married will make an effort to accommodate these […] More
We all have items that we truly value. These might not necessarily have a high monetary value, but have emotional or sentimental value. With this in mind, we often find ourselves loath to let other people use, borrow, or even touch them, and seldom take them out of our sight. When someone loses or gets […] More
No matter the circumstances, being let go from a job is always an emotional experience. Often coming with its fair share of shame and embarrassment. Particularly should you ever run into a former colleague or employer after this happens. While many people go out of their way to avoid such a thing, chances are you […] More
Ideally, in a two-parent household, parents should be able to equally divide certain parenting responsibilities. This might include dropping off and picking up their children from school, getting them washed and dressed, and preparing meals. Of course, sometimes work schedules make an even distribution of these duties challenging. Though even the tiniest bit of effort […] More
It’s always exciting when a new baby is welcomed into a family. Of course, the baby’s arrival also comes with a fair share of stress and anxiety. Not only sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and endless crying, but also friends and family members chiming in with unwanted parenting advice. Sometimes including unwanted opinions or suggestions regarding […] More
Who doesn’t love a home-cooked meal? Well, maybe people who absolutely hate to cook, and either go out or order in for all their meals. Of course, doing so will eventually become prohibitively costly, sometimes necessitating eating in. What not everyone tends to acknowledge is that eating in can also end up being costly itself. […] More
Being compared to a famous person or celebrity can be a mixed blessing. Most people are nothing but flattered to be told they look like someone known for their glamour and good looks. Being told they resemble someone who is not known for their physical beauty or charming demeanor, on the other hand, is usually […] More
“There’s a time and a place for everything…” An age-old saying with countless meanings. A saying that could even apply to telling the truth. While honesty is certainly always the best policy, sometimes we can’t help but wonder if the truth can wait. Sharing the truth at certain times has the potential to do more […] More
Attention is a tricky thing. Some people dread attention, and do everything they can to stay out of the spotlight. While some people crave attention and go out of their way to be the center of everything. Regardless of where anyone stands, everyone deserves and needs a little attention here and there. Even if not […] More
