Post Views: 201 At precisely 9:00 a.m. this morning, the quiet streets surrounding the First Baptist Church in Fort Worth fell into a reverent hush. Under a heavy blanket of gray clouds, mourners gathered for the funeral of Brandon Blackstock, the 48-year-old music manager and former husband of Kelly Clarkson, who passed away earlier this week after […]
Post Views: 167 Two weeks before his 35th, Todd asked me to throw a big dinner—family, buddies, the works—then did nothing to help. On the night, with the food hot and the house spotless, he breezed in, said he was heading to the bar, and told me to cancel everything. I refused. I texted everyone: […]
Post Views: 168 Brandon Blackstock, talent manager and ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died at 48 after a private battle with cancer. His family confirmed his passing on Aug. 7, 2025, and tributes soon followed for the longtime music executive. Clarkson and Blackstock married in 2013 and share two children; their divorce was finalized in […]
Post Views: 308 I always thought grief would come crashing in like a wave — loud, violent, all at once. But for me, it trickled in. A voicemail from a stranger. A sterile hospital waiting room. Two cops who wouldn’t meet my eyes. My name’s Rachel. I’m 19, and last fall, my world fell apart […]
Post Views: 136 My 6-year-old son, Micah, and I were eating lunch at the mall food court — his usual chicken nuggets, my usual coffee. We were people-watching when Micah noticed an older man sweeping nearby. He moved slowly, like each motion hurt. His uniform was faded, his name tag said “Frank,” and his face […]
Post Views: 421 I bought my $12 prom dress from a thrift store, thinking it was just a lucky find. Growing up, money was always tight—Dad left when I was seven, and Mom stretched every dollar while Grandma filled our lives with love and resourcefulness. When prom season came, I didn’t ask for a dress, […]
Post Views: 471 Motherhood is filled with joy—but also quiet, complex moments that linger in the heart. Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently opened up about one such moment during her and Prince Harry’s emotional three-day visit to Nigeria on May 10. It was their first international tour since stepping away from royal duties—and […]
Post Views: 159 I remember the first time I met Wendy. It was brunch at a pretentious café with concrete walls, loud cutlery, and food that looked better than it tasted. She arrived ten minutes late in a crisp cream blazer and didn’t apologize. She greeted me with a handshake instead of a hug and […]
Post Views: 702 One afternoon, while Johnny’s mom was relaxing in a warm bath, little Johnny suddenly walked into the bathroom. His eyes filled with curiosity as he noticed something unusual on her body. “Mom,” he asked innocently, “what’s that fuzzy patch below your belly button?” Caught off guard but staying calm, she gently replied, […]
Post Views: 108 The call came from the hospital at 11:47 p.m. Craig’s car had spun off the road and hit a pole. The hospital staff were preparing him for emergency surgery. Memories flashed through my mind: Craig’s smile the night we first met, and how he’d made me feel like the only other person […]