THE GUY WITH THE BABY DOLL AT TARGET WASN’T WHO I THOUGHT HE WAS
I saw him in the cereal aisle—built like a linebacker, beard down to his chest, tattoos that looked like prison ink. He was cradling a baby doll….
Dad Takes Disabled Daughter to Prom, Finds $10K Check for ‘Dad of the Year’ in Mailbox Later — Story of the Day
A disabled girl who falls behind without a prom date is in for a surprise when her dad takes her to the prom. The reward he gets…
HE WOULDN’T LET GO OF THE CHICKEN—AND I DIDN’T HAVE THE HEART TO TELL HIM WHY SHE WAS MISSING YESTERDAY
That’s Nugget. She’s not just a chicken. She’s his chicken. Every morning before school, he runs outside barefoot—even in the cold—to find her. He talks to her…
SHE KEPT SAYING “HE’S COMING BACK”—SO I STAYED
I was just grabbing a new lamp after duty for my living room at this little family-owned furniture place off Elm. Not even five minutes in, I…
MY SON WASN’T INVITED TO A SINGLE PARTY—SO I SENT HIS FRIENDS’ PARENTS A MESSAGE THEY DIDN’T EXPECT
I don’t usually get involved in my kid’s social life. Luka’s eleven now, and I figured he’d find his people like I did at that age. But…