McKenzie Lynn Tozan lives in North Chicago, where she works as a poet, freelance writer, and editor. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Western Michigan University, and her BA in English from Indiana University South Bend. Her poems have appeared in Rogue Agent, Whale Road Review, the James Franco Review, Thank You for Swallowing, and elsewhere; and her essays and book reviews have appeared with Memoir Mixtapes, The Rumpus, BookPage, and Motherly, among others. When she's not reading and writing, she's in her garden or spending time with her family. For more, visit www.mckenzielynntozan.com.
Experiencing an accident is a very trying time for anyone, but it’s especially hard on someone who develops a disability because of it. But how a person responds to adversity says a lot about their character. Unfortunately for one husband, he’s begun to see some new colors in his wife that he never expected. The […] More
A teen working as a hostess at a Chili’s restaurant in Louisiana was assaulted by a group of 13 women when she informed them they would not be able to sit together. Simply following current health safety protocols due to the pandemic, Chili’s has allowed dining at their restaurants, but with a maximum of 6 […] More
We make all kinds of ridiculous decisions when we’re tired. But one time we should try to remain as clear-headed as possible is when we’re in the middle of delivering a baby or supporting a woman who is. Take the guy, and new father-to-be, for instance, who wondered if he was in the wrong for […] More
On August 3, what should have been a simple misunderstanding about a misplaced property marker quickly escalated to a racially-charged issue. In videos recorded by married couple Bahram Pahlavi and Iman Ali Pahlavi, their neighbor, 71-year-old Barrington resident, Richard Gordon, is caught using racial slurs and attempting to physically assault Bahram Pahlavi. Based on the […] More
Some people are really stuck on appearances, especially when they’ve failed at something. A mother sparked drama, not because of getting a divorce, but because she revealed the true reason behind her divorce: that her husband couldn’t “deal” with the needs of their deaf daughter. The OP (Original Poster) shared her story on the “Am […] More
The people of the Brazilian state, Pará, demonstrated what it means to rescue someone in need, no questions asked. Last Wednesday, 27-year-old Mayara dos Santos was struck on her scooter by a red Sedan that was making a left turn, which not only threw her, skidding across the pavement, but also sent her straight down an […] More
Our lives are full of responsibilities, and sometimes it feels like too much to take on even one more. But for one guy who discovered through a DNA test that he was not the biological father of a past partner’s teenage son, there are some differences of opinion on what he should do. The OP […] More
Each new generation brings in its own style of music, which of course means there are loads of older music trends that wait to be discovered by teens and young adults. People also have preferred styles and artists, so there are bound to be current artists they’ve never listened to before. That’s what twin brother […] More
There’s always a risk when we open our homes to other people. Unfortunately, this can include opening our doors to repair persons. One husband, Redditor “fenderscore,” wrote into the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit after a particularly trying incident between his wife and an A/C unit repairman. The OP (Original Poster) wanted to know […] More
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is no stranger to tackling tough subjects. This week has been no exception, as she brought up her experiences with depression during the pandemic on Wednesday. In her newly-launched podcast, The Michelle Obama Podcast on Spotify, Obama focused this week on discussing some of the repercussions of living during a […] More
The longer a marriage or friendship goes on, there are more and more opportunities for someone to mess up by cheating or lying. But sometimes, the hurt comes from making an unfair assumption instead. In one instance, a wife made some pretty big assumptions about her husband and a good friend. The OP (Original Poster) […] More
Sam Panda, an acrobat who went viral several years ago after a terrible accident with a rig that malfunctioned during one of her aerial stunts, was just detained at Myrtle Beach because of her bikini. In a video shared on social media, Panda is shown being detained by two Myrtle Beach police officers, debating with […] More
