# Culture
Woman Refuses to Let 'Bully' In-Law Be Bridesmaid
Who should get final say in who is chosen to be in a wedding party?. Planning a wedding can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. There are a lot of decisions that have to be made, from who to invite as guests, to what the theme will be, to a lot of nitty-gritty details.
Study suggests that hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep
Mountains In The Desert PhotoPhoto by Matthew Henry from Burst. “Our results indicate that sleep — an essential restorative process integral for human health and productivity — may be degraded by warmer temperatures," Kelton Minor of the University of Copenhagen, the study’s lead author, said in a statement.
Bride Refuses to Cancel Wedding Over Sister-in-Law's Divorce
Should a bride ever call off the best day of her life to appease someone else’s sorrow?. After so many wedding delays due to the pandemic, it's safe to say that there are a lot of brides and grooms who are excited to finally tie the knot and have the best day of their lives.
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A fortune teller said my grandmother would live to be 120, and my grandmother believed her
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My grandmother knew she would not live forever, but she thought she would live to be a lot older than most people. When she was a young girl, a fortune teller said she would live to be 120 years old, and she believed her. She bragged about it all the time.
Asian and Pacific American Heritage Festival at the Denver Zoo
May 2022, The Denver Zoo celebrated Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month by partnering with the Filipino American Community of Colorado. This marked the first year for this festival. The AAPI festival featured multicultural dance, music, art, workshops and community engagement. But you don’t have to wait for next year’s event. Year-round the Zoo celebrates the Asian cultures and countries through their animals, conservation programs and wonderful exhibits.
My father said he wanted boiled pig's tails for dinner and my mother didn't know he was kidding
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. The first time my mother cooked a traditional boiled dinner, it wasn't pretty, and it certainly wasn't appetizing. My grandmother had raised my father on a variety of different meats that some people would find unappetizing, including my mother.
I watched a Dunkin' employee open a bag of coffee with her teeth
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission. When I worked in the city, I would visit the nearest Dunkin' Donuts franchise during my lunch break. I enjoyed sitting alone with my cup of coffee and relaxing for an hour before returning to work. Sometimes I brought along a coworker or two if I wanted the company, but I mostly went by myself.
Woman returns from ladies' room with toilet paper and skirt tucked into her girdle in embarrassing work snafu
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My mother worked at a jewelry shop in the 1960s. While working at the shop one afternoon, one of her coworkers went to the ladies' room, used the facilities, and then walked back to the floor where everyone else was hard at work making costume jewelry out of rhinestones.
Man refuses to give back wallet only to find that it's empty
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission. My boyfriend and I spent the day at an amusement park. As we walked up a flight of stairs to board one ride, a leather wallet tumbled out of a man's pocket a few steps ahead of us.
My father demands his socks remain with their original partner
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My father is a very picky person. Not only have I witnessed this firsthand, but my mother has told me all about his pickiness in great detail. One area in which my father is particularlyparticular involves his socks.
My father refused to wear a shirt with a missing button
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My mother was a young newlywed. She married my father when she was just eighteen years old.
The butcher asked my mother if she wanted all 5 chicken legs from the same chicken
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. These days, if I want to buy a package of chicken legs, I can grab a prepackaged plastic-wrapped bundle at the grocery store without speaking to anyone. Back in the 1960s, it was a different story. If you wanted to buy chicken legs from a butcher, you had to be prepared for a little social interaction and a touch of humor.
My drunk uncle said he saw my parents in the emergency room, and no one believed him
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. In 1962, my parents were involved in a car accident. My mother was unhurt, but my father banged his nose on the steering wheel.
My grandfather bought a haunted rocking chair and gave it to my parents
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. Way back in the 1950s, there was a couple in my family's old neighborhood whom everyone thought was happy; they were wrong. Their family comprised a middle-aged couple and their two teenage sons. One boy was seventeen, and the other was nineteen.
Man Asks for Ex-Wife in Hospital Instead of Current Wife
Is there ever a situation in which a husband should choose his ex-wife over his current one?. Divorce is difficult for everyone. It's tough to come to terms with the fact that your marriage is over, and despite trying the hardest you could, not being able to save it. This can come with some leftover trauma in the wake of the separation.
My grandmother taught my mother how to cook without saying a word
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. When my parents were newlyweds, my father told my mother that he wanted her to learn how to cook just like his mom. His first wife had never cooked for him, and he was determined that his second wife would become the perfect housewife.
My mother spent over half her salary on a set of dishes
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. When my mother was in her early twenties, she fell in love with a set of fine china. It was called the Willow pattern, which is a popular pattern known as Blue Willow in the United States.
Guest Humiliated by Bride at Wedding
Should anyone other than the bride get to be the center of attention on her wedding day?. A wedding day is a big deal for a person getting married. It's meant to be one of the most important days of their life, and with the industry bringing in over $60 billion every year in the US alone, it makes sense why some brides might get really attached to the details.