Painted by the court artist on the eve of the winter solstice, William, the unyielding pillar of the grand council, was caught in a rare moment of quiet victory. He was the longest-serving magistrate of

Not my jurisdiction There are situations, circumstances in life where it's impossible for us to walk by and say, "Sorry, this isn't my jurisdiction." We see injustices, needs, and deficiencies

Underline They say that underlining books ruins them forever, but for me, it's about leaving your mark. If books end up with notes, colors, or phrases in the margins, it means they were truly read and

Turn it up... We often think there are songs that deserve to be listened to at a certain volume, a volume that doesn't exist, the kind you hear with your soul, that gives you goosebumps. You're walking

No Access The internet, technology, and mobile phones allow us to learn, study, stay informed, and communicate, but they also distance us from the basic things in life, such as sunbathing, exercising,

So Healthy We live in a world that has led us to believe that just by looking at someone's body we can clearly tell how healthy they are, how much they eat, how much they move, but that's not the case.

Unnatural cruelty No one deserves to be confined. Birds are social and emotional beings. Clipping their wings and locking them in a cage is unnatural cruelty. They were born to be free, to fly, to experience,

I can't drive that thing! I can't drive that thing or anything with an engine. I'll let someone else take me this time. I was hanging out with some friends, and the wine went straight to my head. I feel

gregarious imp In a rural area, I have my own little Gregorian spirit, a herd of cows, each with its own name. They aren't mythological beings, but rather wonderful living creatures. They bring magic and

Over the edge Who hasn't experienced a day when everything collapses, the bank account is empty, strength abandons you, friends dwindle, family hides away, problems seem endless, faith wavers, hope seems

Just an Estimate What we say when we've just met someone is just an estimation: "They're a good person, cheerful, fun, respectful." We make judgments very quickly. The same thing happens when

It’s in the other aisle A chill ran through my body, my mind unable to decipher what was happening. I felt a bad sensation; that uncertainty of not knowing what lay in the next hallway suffocated me. That

No value in money. The important things in our lives cost nothing, yet they have great value. For example, the air we breathe, the sun that shines on us all day, the rain that gives us water and food,

Designed to Overeat Humans weren't designed to overeat; we learned that along the way when we feel hunger—not always physical hunger, but rather the emotional exhaustion caused by pain, anxiety, sadness,

So productive I have a lemon tree that was once so productive. The first crop yielded five generous, beautiful, and very juicy lemons. Of course, we made juice with them to accompany our lunch. That tree

Perfect Score This title, "Perfect Score" or "Perfect Grade," reminded me of a movie I saw quite a while ago, a teen comedy with some drama and a touch of suspense. It's about six teenagers

There are some things we carry for so long that we no longer notice how heavy they have become. When I saw today’s prompt, “Cut the Cord,” I did not think about scissors or ropes first. I thought about

Cut the cord Bombs in movies are used to achieve a goal, or to gain an advantage, something like manipulating something in favor of whoever plants it. They don't always have a red and a blue wire; sometimes

Dele arrived at the party and tried to walk past the bouncers by the door. "Where is your invitation card?" they asked. Dele stood there puzzled. "You'll need one to go in; it's a rule,"

Today felt like one of those simple days that quietly teach deep lessons. I stepped out with a clear purpose to refill my gas cylinder and get some food items. Nothing too big, just basic needs. But somewhere