Inspiring Stories

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Tiffany Paskas and Megan Stortz put that theory to the test during the COVID-19 pandemic when they reached out to each other and became best friends, despite having a husband and an ex-husband in common. Why Two Moms Made a Move to Reach Out to

Although Spider-Man is widely considered the heart of the Marvel Universe, whether on the comics page or onscreen, Captain America is its indisputable conscience. We’re not talking about those “Rappin’ with Captain America” PSAs from Spider-Man: Homecoming, either. Armed with his signature adamantium/vibranium shield and an unwavering moral compass, Marvel’s First Avenger has delivered countless

Jennifer Grey may not be a name that is necessarily recognizable to young movie fans today — unless, of course, they happen to be fans of Dirty Dancing, the beloved 1960s romantic dance drama that captured the hearts of millions when it was released back in 1987.  RELATED: What Happened To Jennifer Grey? The ‘Dirty

A popular cinematic trope shows a scene unfold in a shocking or unexpected way, depicting someone “acting out of character,” saying something they’d never usually say, or acting in a way that shakes the fourth wall. As the scene unfolds, the viewer is in disbelief at the audacity. And then, the shot snaps back to

There are few things we can all agree on in this world. However, one thing we can all find common ground on is that Christmas and the holiday season is the most magical time of the year. RELATED: Teacher Goes Above And Beyond For All 50 Of Her Students Who Couldn’t Afford To Buy Christmas

On November 19th 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered an address that would come to be known as one of the finest speeches in history. The Gettysburg Address is a mere 272 words in length and took Lincoln less than three minutes to deliver. The speech contains powerful, moving language heavy with sorrow and deep with

Your number one financial goal in life should be, simply put, the achievement of financial wellness. We’ll discuss what we mean by financial wellness in a moment, but first, let’s say this: financial health does not mean being rich; it means being content. When you are setting financial goals, you are not planning for a

Not all relationships have a magical and romantic start like we usually see in the movies. In real life, relationships have all kinds of backgrounds. So, while Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder didn’t meet in a travel bookshop in Notting Hill, they are clearly a match made in heaven. RELATED: Hugh Jackman and His Wife’s

Finding the right words to say about your close friend or family member on her wedding day can be a challenge. Even if you the bride well, crafting a speech that entertains guests while casting her in the best light can be hard to balance.  Whether you’re writing a maid of honor speech for the

The Gambler’s Fallacy is a mistaken belief that “if an event occurr[s] more frequently than expected in the past then it’s less likely to occur in the future (and visa versa).” A simple example would be when someone flips a coin. If a coin lands on heads five times in a row, one may predict

Body image issues are stereotyped as a “women’s problem.” However, this is vastly untrue, as men and boys are not immune to having negative body image. There’s no doubt that media and pop culture play a role in how a person views themselves, which is something actor Robert Pattinson seems to understand. The actor of

In the criminal sense, blackmail is a tactic typically used to get money out of someone by threatening to leak damaging information about them to the public. Emotional blackmail has a similar basis. It’s a manipulation tactic used in close relationships where a person controls another by messing with your emotions.  While some forms of

Teenagers have a bad reputation and are often portrayed as lazy or selfish in the media. This, however, is an unfortunate and largely inaccurate representation. RELATED: NFL Prospect Spots Pregnant Homeless Woman on the Sidewalk – Shocks an Onlooker with What He Does Next Many teenagers are warm-hearted, kind, and wise; their actions can often

Alfred Matthew “Weird Al” Yankovic, known to the world simply as Weird Al, has been creating wacky musical parodies of other artists’ songs and making audiences laugh their butts off since the mid 1970s.  RELATED: Weird Al’ Yankovic Reconnects With High-School Crush 50 Years After Missed Connection From his outlandish 1984 performance of “Eat it,” a parody

Stoics can often be misconceived as emotionless or out of touch with their feelings. However the reality is that it’s quite the opposite. They are often very in touch, in control and fully acknowledging their emotional states.  They are not overwhelmed by feelings, and they are experiencing them for what they are. It can be

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and not just because he was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2016. After playing college football for the University of Miami and winning a national championship in 1991, he followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps as a professional wrestler, ultimately becoming one of