When we think of women, we often picture their beauty, grace, gentleness, and charm. But there’s one trait that has long been viewed — perhaps unfairly — as a negative stereotype: nagging. Some say it happens from morning until night, and even in the middle of the night when a […]
Culture & Traditions
Meteora – Where Heaven and Earth Meet
The first time I saw Meteora, I had to blink twice. There they were — stone giants, rising out of the Thessalian Plain like watchful sentinels, their peaks crowned by monasteries that seemed to float between heaven and earth. No photo can truly prepare you for that first glimpse; Meteora […]
American Labor Day
Labor Day was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century as a way to celebrate the achievements and contributions of American workers. Many believe that the idea of a day to honor laborers was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire, co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, […]
Dialogue: The Secret to a Happy Marriage
There are three main ways couples communicate with each other: through spoken words, gestures, and writing. Dialogue can be expressed verbally, through body language, or in writing. Yet, one of the most common reasons marriages fall apart is because couples stop talking, stop understanding, and stop truly connecting with each […]
How to Talk to Teenagers Effectively
Whenever I hear a question like, “How can I talk to my teenage daughter?” the first thought that comes to mind is that these parents probably didn’t know how to talk to their children when they were young. Now, as their kids enter adolescence, they don’t understand the language, attitude, […]
Independence Day in America: Freedom and the Spirit of Unity
Every year on July 4th, the United States bursts into a dazzling display of patriotism. Flags wave, fireworks light the night sky, and communities across the country come together to celebrate Independence Day—a day that honors not just the birth of a nation, but also the enduring values of freedom, […]
Letter to the Father I Never Met
Every June, as Father’s Day approaches, I feel a quiet ache in my heart—a silence that no greeting card or family brunch can ever quite fill. It’s not because I don’t celebrate Father’s Day now. I do. I have a family of my own, and I am a father. My […]
Remembering Dad on Father’s Day
Just like his wife—who might be called Mom, Mama, Mẹ, Má, or Mẫu—he, too, goes by many names: Dad, Daddy, Papa, Ba, Bố, Tía, Thầy, or Cậu. No matter the name, he is that one irreplaceable figure whose presence gives true meaning to the sacred union of marriage. Without him, […]
The American Flag at 250: A Legacy of Unity, Freedom, and Pride
A Symbol Born in Revolution The history of the U.S. flag is deeply woven into the fabric of American identity. Often called “The Stars and Stripes”, the flag traces its origins to June 14, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution stating: “Resolved, That the flag of […]
What Should Parents Do When Their Child Runs Away from Home?
Among the most painful and disappointing experiences for parents is having their child run away from home. A child who, while still living at home, is lazy, neglects their studies, argues with parents, lacks harmony with siblings, and lives without discipline—how can such a child survive once they leave home? […]










