@1ssve My daughter is a millennial, she recently went to a rock concert and a single beer was $20, she would have liked one but can’t justify paying that price
On this day 13 years ago, my only son was sworn in to the US Army. In ten days, it will be 12 years since he was killed in Afghanistan 2 weeks before he was due to come home. He was just 21. This week is also Memorial Day. My greatest fear now is that he will be forgotten. Please help me remember my boy during this tough week of special dates (share if you feel inspired. It never gets easier but the love and support always helps. ♥️🇺🇸
Jacob H Wykstra
KIA May 28th, 2014
Maruf, Afghanistan
Jake was a Christian, an athlete, a patriot, an artist, dog lover, a friend to all and the funniest, happiest guy in the platoon. Jake, you’ve left a huge void in our lives, but we will see you one day and there will no more heartache and no more goodbyes ♥️🇺🇸
I had the privilege of attending the Masters this weekend, and I left feeling grateful for the experience, nostalgic, sad, and angry.
What struck me first was how civilized it felt. Everything was clean, orderly, efficient, and polite. No piss stained floors. No litter. No phones. No doomscrolling. People were respectful and present. You had to actually enjoy the moment, talk to your friends, and make a plan if you wanted to find each other again in a crowd of 40,000 people.
That was what made me nostalgic. It reminded me of my childhood… of an America that was clean, orderly, affordable, and built for ordinary families.
And that is also what made me sad, and then angry. Because today, that kind of environment feels less like normal American life and more like a luxury experience cordoned off for the rich. What used to be common in this country (safety, order, civility, affordability, etc) now feels exclusive.
I just realised how lonely I am. I don’t talk to anybody, text anybody, nobody comes over my place, and I don’t go anywhere. I feel like I’ve cut the whole world off somehow.
@theJoyVilla TBH I didn’t really know your talent until then and now I’m going to follow your work. You were articulate and charming while stating truth, so refreshing!
@miiagarro Kinda, my husband bought me flowers from grocery store the day before my bday…thoughtful right? Only thing is he hid him in truck overnight (extreme cold temps) and still presented them to me. As you can imagine they were a little sad and depressed lol
Unpopular opinion: I don't think your life has to have a purpose, or you a grand ambition; I think it's okay to just wander through life finding interesting things until you die
I hate when fitness influencers are in their early 20s. Listen I was skinny and hot when I was 21 too. My diet was vodka, noodles, coffee and cigarettes. My workout was walking to parties in 5inch heels. You don’t impress me. Come back when you’re 50.
@itslinklauren Great review, Link! You recognized Melania’s brilliance early on. It inspired me to watch the movie, and wow—now we’re all on board. An outstanding FLOTUS and a true standard of class.