A novelist, picture book writer and native New Yorker, John is a graduate of Syracuse University and the children's media graduate program at Centennial College. When not staring at his computer monitor, you'll most likely find John sipping tea watching British comedies, or in the kitchen, taking a stab at the technical challenge on the most recent episode of 'The Great British Baking Show'.
At one stage in our lives we’ve all likely done something that we didn’t love in an effort to fit in or seem cool to others. Sometimes, doing so might have ended up paying off, as it possibly resulted in lasting friendships or discovering a new hobby. Other times, it might have become crystal clear […] More
We can never be so sure who we can trust. We’re taught not to trust strangers, even if sometimes they might be genuinely good people who prove to be just the help we need. While we’d like to think we can always trust our friends and family, not everyone can be so lucky. Sometimes, our […] More
We often think that there’s nothing wrong with a little playful teasing between friends. However, we can never be too sure what some people might consider “playful” and what they might consider just plain teasing. As some jokes, which were truly never meant to cause any harm, might strike a nerve that no one might […] More
Many people view being in a wedding party as something of a mixed blessing. While it is an honor to know that you mean enough to one half of the happy couple to stand alongside them, it also means you’ll have a slew of responsibilities, and you can’t just enjoy the wedding as a guest. […] More
They say opposites attract. And indeed, a sign of true love is falling head-over-heels in love with someone despite their differences. That being said, some differences are so fundamental that they can’t be overlooked. Often leading to tension in relationships. The fiancée of Redditor epyoch recently moved in with him. Upon moving in, she also […] More
Even though many will try to deny it, everyone has insecurities of one sort or another. Though some are more open about their insecurities, often owing to bullying or shaming from others regarding something about them. As a result, this sadly leaves them taking everything very personally., Redditor Hot_Lab4411 recently hired a new assistant. Very […] More
In the immortal words of William Shakespeare, “the course of true love never did run smooth.” Indeed, as wonderful as it is to find the love of your life, it also comes with numerous challenges. The biggest arguably being one’s in-laws. While some people are lucky and love their in-laws as much or more than […] More
When sharing a home with roommates, certain items and appliances are generally understood to be “shared.” Even if these were purchased by one individual, certain items, such as toilet paper, paper towels, pots and pans, or salt and pepper, can be safely assumed to be for fair use. Other things, however, roommates might be less […] More
Try as we might, it’s very difficult not to worry about how we are perceived in the eyes of others. Even if we might not even cross these people’s minds, sometimes we still find ourselves taking their actions, words and behavior personally. Sometimes, it even negatively impacts important relationships and friendships. The daughter of Redditor […] More
It’s always a big step when new parents leave their child in the care of others. Even if they leave the baby with a highly trustworthy friend or family member, being away from their child for even a moment is enough to cause horrific anxiety. Most of the time, their worries are completely unfounded. On […] More
Sharing a home with roommates poses many challenges. Working different hours, having different sleeping habits, and differing standards of hygiene and cleanliness. While some people have to deal with roommates who have no problem using things that don’t belong to them. Redditor SEARCH_PRO began to notice that things belonging to him continued to steadily disappear. […] More
Being a “matchmaker” can lead to a rather great sense of accomplishment. Through a small or large bit of influence from you, you managed to bring two lonely souls together in holy matrimony. Of course, not everyone is cut out to be a matchmaker, lacking the ability to assess matching personalities. Nor does everyone want […] More
