The holidays look magical… but behind the scenes, a lot of us are secretly juggling a heavy holiday mental load: planning gifts, organizing gatherings, tracking budgets, remembering every kid’s program, making travel decisions, and trying to create “perfect” memories for everyone. That mental load usually lands on one partner more than the other. Not because […]
Thanksgiving is supposed to be about gratitude, gravy, and the people sitting right in front of us… but a lot of us spend more time with our screens than our families. This year, what if you tried a mini digital detox—even just for a few hours? Here’s what I think will happen… Better conversations. When […]
AI has become the Swiss Army knife for modern life: it can plan your meals and write your emails, but when it comes to mental health therapy, there’s a big, flashing caution sign we all need to pay attention to: AI chatbots are not therapists—and relying on them like they are can actually be harmful. […]
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone says, “Well, you made me feel embarrassed,” or “You made me feel worthless” It lands heavy. It shuts down the conversation. And often, it leaves you holding emotional baggage that isn’t actually yours. Here’s the truth: “You made me feel…” is usually emotional outsourcing. It takes […]
Have you heard about TikTok’s Bird Theory? You’re supposed to test your partner with it to determine the strength of your relationship. Here’s the gist: If your partner sees something small and random — like a bird outside the window — and says, “Babe, look, a bird!”… what do you do? If you respond with […]
If you’ve ever told yourself… “I’ll be happy once things fall into place” – keep reading… The mistake in that statement is waiting for happiness instead of practicing it. Life is too uncertain for a strategy like that to work. Delaying happiness until all your ducks are in a row means it will never happen, […]
New True Crime Documentary has Indiana Roots A new true-crime docuseries called Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam is turning heads—not just for the jaw-dropping fraud at its center, but because the man behind the scheme has deep Indiana roots. The series follows Zach Horwitz, a Fort Wayne native who went from small-town Hoosier to Hollywood […]
When a Mental Health Diagnosis is Used as an Excuse I recently came across a post on Reddit from a guy looking for relationship advice. His girlfriend had recently been diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Since then, he said, she’s started using her diagnosis as an excuse for everything—being late, forgetting things, even bigger issues […]
This is the Longest Running Haunted House in the Country Each October, as the air chills and shadows lengthen, thousands descend upon Indianapolis for more than pumpkins and hayrides. They come to walk through decades of imagination, artistry, and haunted delight: The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House, held inside The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. What […]
Sweetest Melody: A Symphony for the Senses “Sweetest Melody” is a 90-second composition created to enhance the experience of eating chocolate. Scientists have collaborated with Galaxy Chocolates to design a track calibrated to 78 beats per minute—which reportedly mirrors the tempo at which a bar of chocolate melt on the tongue. Music You Can Taste […]
I came across this list: These 4 types of people are more likely to cheat. So, it might be a good opportunity to take inventory and see if any of these behaviors are present in your relationship: So, take inventory of yourself – start with the man/woman in the mirror. Are you complaining all the […]
This Bridge is the Most Haunted Place in Indiana The Haunted Bridge of Avon: Where Legend Meets RealityTucked away just south of U.S. Highway 36 on County Road 625 East, Avon’s Haunted Bridge is more than just an architectural relic — it’s a story people still whisper about. In fact, Thrillist just ranked it the […]