Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Sayings that become common or part of the universal understanding of the world get that way because they have something to say that beckons to the human experience as a whole. That said, these 7 common sayings might actually be saying the opposite of what you’ve come to believe. 1. Carpe diem Carpe diem, quam...

Chernobyl is only 5 episodes long, it’s based on real-life events, and it’s the highest-rated television show ever on IMDB. If those 3 reasons don’t convince you to watch, well…here are 12 more! 12. The ensemble cast is amazing There’s no star of this show, which means we get to see how the disaster affected...

Whether you’re the picture of mental health or not, we all have days when we struggle with things like body image, self-worth, and confidence. Illustrator and author Kate Allan knows that on days like that, we can all use a boost – and she’s using her skills on a series of illustrations to help you...

There are some qualities that most people would like to instill in their children, and the ability to work hard and see things through to the end is surely one of them. That said, it turns out that there are things we can do as parents that are just as important to achieving that end...

We all want to keep our kids safe, but it doesn’t take long to realize that’s not a remotely possible goal. From falls, scrapes, bumps, bruises, and burns to the emotional scars that don’t fade so quickly or easily, we have to sit back and let the blows fall, because like it or not, that’s...

Quantity vs. quality is the idea that you can have a lot of cheap stuff, or a few nice things, but not both. Sometimes, like when you go to Taco Bell, you opt for quantity. Other times you spend $100 on dinner and need to stop at Taco Bell on the way home because you’re...

The Exorcist pretty much scarred America in 1973, so when ABC affiliates across the country began pushing the made-for-television movie Trilogy of Terror from the primetime slot to an 11:30 airing due to it being “too unsettling,” people were two things – curious and apprehensive. Trilogy of Terror featured three 30-minute shorts, each starring Oscar...

Raising kids is tough, and when you’re a single mom raising a boy it can seem even harder to navigate. There are experiences that are specific and personal to each respective gender – ones that can be hard to get or even see if you’ve not gone through them yourself. So, if you’re a mom...

While you might think that Father’s Day is celebrated for the same reasons as Mother’s Day – namely, that mothers work hard, love their kids, and deserve to be recognized for bringing life into the world at least one day a year – its origins are actually more specific (and darker) than most people know....

We can all use a little honing now and then, so why not take a minute and give these 5 riddles a whirl! 5. The biggest potatoes! 4. A long drop! 3. Baby teeth! 2. A cabin in the woods! 1. Colored houses! Continue reading to check your answers!

In an afternoon slump? Struggling to get going first thing in the day? Give these 6 riddles a shot! 6. Cooking with gas. 5. Butter toss. 4. A short fall. 3. A hat in the sea. 2. Everyone and no one. 1. Don’t want it. Don’t lose it. Continue reading to check your answers!

There are some jobs that are just grossly overpaid, and then there are those jobs that are paid much better than you’d thing (and deservedly so). The list below that Redditors shared has a little bit of everything, but the thing they have in common is that you’ll probably be shocked by the salary tag!...

Everyone gets hiccups, and even though they can be annoying (and occasionally painful), they’re typically harmless. What’s weird about them is that after all of this time no one is 100% sure exactly how or why we get them or how to effectively stop them once they start. That said, they’re not a complete mystery....

My best friend has been a sleep-talker her entire life, and even though I’ve somewhat gotten used to half-waking up to her mumbling something random (because it’s always random), it’s always jarring. And usually funny. If she ever said something about killing me in my sleep… I think I’d be more concerned? That said, these...

Let’s just get this fact out there and out of the way – if you’ve never had a Costco cake, let me assure you that they’re delicious. Like, you could serve a Costco cake at any black tie event and people would rave and ask what bakery you used because yeah. They’re that good. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzAS3VyB52Z/...