Surprise and surprise — I went to Paris with some friends while studying in Germany. We had a great week there. We visited as many historic places as we could, such as Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and more. …

Weekly writing prompt response: Prompt 5:”love” — Recently, a friend’s father passed away, and he went to the old man’s house to clean up the relics. His mother died many years ago, and now that his father passed away, my friend decided to sell the house. After collecting some personal items, my friend gave the rest to…

Criticism is useless — According to The New York Times, a 101-year-old man believed to be a former concentration camp guard was convicted by the Neuruppin Regional Court in Germany of being an accessory to 3,518 counts of murder. The man, identified as Josef Schuetz, was sentenced Tuesday, June 28, 2022, to five years…

Weekend Writing Prompt Response: Prompt 5: “A Love Letter” — Dear Fiesta, How are you? I haven’t heard from you for over twenty years. Do you remember the day before you were sold (or abandoned)? After I polished you brightly as I used to do, I circled you several times, and you were so clean and shining. …

Being kind should be rewarded — As the saying goes, do well and have well, but the reality is not always so ideal. It depends on whom you are dealing with. The little boy in the story below was really lucky. When director Walter was casting, he interviewed many students from art schools, but none of…

It is more than shopping — There are many Costco stores in the city where I live, the closest one is 5–6 km from my home. Other grocery stores can be found within 2 km. Usually, I shop nearby and only go to Costco once a month. When I go shopping at Costco, it feels like…