Stream of Consciousness
The Dangerous Love
(Dark Romance part :4) Bristy went into the room and walked toward the balcony. The balcony was quite large. Several potted flower plants were lined up, and beside them was a swing. Bristy sat down on the swing. Just then, her eyes fell on a guitar nearby. She picked it up and started examining it curiously.
By Sabiha Sumsabout a year ago in Confessions
When Greatness Meets Clippers: Ronaldo Gets a Cut from Messi
There are rivalries in sport, and then there’s Messi vs. Ronaldo — a saga so iconic that it has defined generations, divided dinner tables, and sparked endless Twitter debates. But what if that legendary rivalry found itself not on the pitch... but in a barbershop?
By Sultan Khanabout a year ago in Confessions
Trump’s Global Economic Battles: Trade Wars and Power Plays. AI-Generated.
Trump and the Economic War with the World In modern history, few U.S. presidents have shaken the foundations of global trade and diplomacy as forcefully as Donald J. Trump. Elected in 2016 on a wave of populist rhetoric and a promise to put “America First,” Trump redefined the rules of economic engagement not just with adversaries, but with long-standing allies as well. His presidency ushered in a new era of trade tensions, tariff battles, and a reshaping of global economic alliances. The economic war he waged was not with guns or bombs, but with policy tools such as tariffs, sanctions, and trade renegotiations.
By Faiq Ahmadabout a year ago in Confessions
Potato Waffles and Life
The Extended Edition of Potato Waffles and Life: A Crispy, Comforting Metaphor Who would have thought that a humble potato waffle, that geometrically pleasing, golden-brown lattice of starchy goodness, could offer such a surprisingly rich tapestry of parallels to the multifaceted experience we call life? Yet, as we reach for that familiar frozen square, ready to transform it into a crispy, comforting delight, we unknowingly engage with a potent metaphor, a tangible representation of our own journeys, our inherent structures, our unexpected textures, and the simple, enduring comforts we seek.
By Md Rafikqul Islam Rajuabout a year ago in Confessions
Things I Think About
I think about: the many ways to prepare lentils so that they don't taste like mud. (There ARE many ways, aren't there? Lie to me. Tell me that I can make these things taste compelling and nuanced. Please.) how many more things are going to need to be repaired around our house before my head explodes? Why does that furnace make that high pitch whine? Is it the fan? It's the fan, isn't it? Do fans whine and then burst into flames? And if/when that happens WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE LENTILS THAT ARE VACUUM SEALED INTO HOPEFULLY-PORTIONED SIZES? Are toasted lentils better than plain? Will they survive a fire, like cockroaches? Will those damned emergency-lentils outlive me? how much coffee is enough coffee when one purchases coffee to prepare for coffee-less future-mornings when coffee is surely to be needed? Is there such a thing as too much coffee? Can coffee be used past its sell-by date? Can I LEARN to drink black coffee, and if I can will I ever like it? How many times can you reuse grounds before there is no flavor? is it once? Twice? [Three times a lady?] Can lentils be toasted and ground to make a coffee-like drink? I remember government-cheese and powdered milk from my childhood. I believe the cheese made amazing mac-and-cheese... and wonder if Aldo cheese food blocks taste like government cheese, and if I should buy any for storage because that stuff seemed to regenerate in the frig and last forever. Like loaves and fishes or a magic fairy tale box that provides sustenance whenever it is needed. That powdered milk, though. Do I need milk? How much milk do we actually use anyway? Should I track milk usage and buy accordingly? And maybe order some low carb pasta so we can live on mac-and-cheese for special holidays? Can I add lentils to mac-and-cheese? tofu is pretty inexpensive and suddenly all these 'Yay Tofu!' videos are in my newsfeed and they say tofu is better after being frozen and thawed and it's a great source of protein so I can load up on tofu once I clear all the chicken broth from Costco roasted chicken carcasses out of the freezer and fill that space with tofu so we can maintain adequate protein when everything collapses. I wonder how to cook tofu. I wonder if it can be combined with lentils in some way? do red lentils and green lentils taste the same? why are red lentils more expensive than green lentils? I just learned that you can grown lentil spouts and lentil microgreens. Also plant them in the garden for future lentils. So they are seeds. [Duh] Such a useful thing to have in my apocalypse emergency rations. Maybe they are good with butter? Tomato sauce? Should I buy more rice? I know it's not low carb, but I've read that cooling after cooking changes the starch from digestible starch into resistant starch so it won't spike blood sugar. I like jasmine rice better than brown rice but brown rice feels virtuous and then if I eat it maybe I won't crave rice... or fettuccini because rice (like bacon) is a slippery slope to indulgences best ignored. Although if I have to live on lentils and rice maybe I deserve the indulgence of jasmine rice? are Butter Buds still a thing, or are they lost to the 80's along with my adored desk-food stash of Gerber's apricot baby food in little glass jars? NOT apricot/mixed fruit in jars or [shudder] aseptic plastic cubes. Just dense and sweet apricot sunshine that nestled in the back of the emergency drawer to be savored on the five minute break when things got crazy during the holidays at the bookstore [Waldenbooks 985! I see you!] and people called off and no one wanted to work with Mark (no, not you, Mark. Mark 3- you weren't here when he was here...) and I still had 900 boxes to flip, unpack, breakdown and sort and the schedule needed to be done and I used to think that was stress but HELLO? 2025 said 'hold my beer' and man, I wish I had a little case of those apricot baby food jars brimming with 'I never tasted like lentils and don't you miss me?' I do. I miss you. I miss it all. Anyway- are Butter Buds still a thing?
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Confessions
Error 404: Empathy Not Found
For the longest time, I thought I had it all figured out. I mean, I knew things. I could psychoanalyze your trauma before you even told me your zodiac sign (Leo rising, daddy issues, noted). I had enough knowledge to write a TED Talk and enough detachment to ghost myself halfway through it.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Confessions
CHILDHOOD . Content Warning.
Once upon a time, in a small village surrounded by tall trees and colorful flowers, there lived a young boy named Leo. Leo was full of curiosity, always eager to explore the world around him. He loved the sound of birds singing in the morning, the feel of soft grass under his bare feet, and the warmth of the sun on his face. He lived in a cozy little cottage with his family, and though they didn't have much, their home was always filled with laughter and love.
By proffessor hafeezabout a year ago in Confessions
The Unspoken Words
There are moments in life when life turns around, and yet you don't realize it until later. That was one of them. It started when I first saw her at the park. The weather was mild, the kind of day that enticed you to sit in the sun and watch the world go by. I had been going to that park daily for a month, trying to find peace, trying to escape the insanity that had consumed my life. I wasn't looking for anything or anyone, then she appeared.
By Bari Mir Rahamatulabout a year ago in Confessions
The Art of Living Lightly: A Symphony of Small Things
I. Grand Theatre of the Everyday Life My dear reader, the Grand Theatre of the Everyday Life is not a dreadful affair to be suffered through, nor a burdensome ledger of duties to be tallied and settled. It is a theatre — no, a carnival — splendid and tragic, absurd and luminous, unfolding in your living room, at bus stops, in the slicing of apples and the tying of shoelaces. We are all actors, unwitting but dazzling, wearing bathrobes instead of cloaks, reciting soliloquies to our pets, and dreaming revolution between morning coffee and emails. What folly to think only philosophers wear long beards and live in ivory towers! Philosophy is not reserved for musty books and ponderous monks. It is found in the boiled egg, in a late train, in the laughter shared with a stranger. To live well is to philosophize well, not with the tongue, but with the soul.
By Reshal Manzoor about a year ago in Confessions
Slow is the New Power
The Praise of Slowness: A Quiet Rebellion Against a Fast World Have you ever felt like you’re sprinting through life but not getting anywhere? You’re not alone. In an era ruled by speed, we glorify busyness, chase deadlines, and wear exhaustion like a badge of honor. But what if the real power lies not in acceleration, but in the pause? The praise of slowness isn’t about laziness—it’s about reclaiming control. It’s a deliberate choice to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. In a world addicted to velocity, slowness becomes an act of courage. It forces us to ask: what are we really rushing toward, and what are we leaving behind?
By Bubble Chill Media about a year ago in Confessions
