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November 6, 2024

How to console the grief-stricken

When it comes to condoling with someone who is grieving, one need only use any of these three sentences as listed on emilypost.com: "I am sorry for your loss," "I am so sorry," or "I am here for you." They're not that difficult to remember, but why do so many of us always seem to say the wrong thing?

By Raoul Chee Kee

The smell

My parents never taught me how to walk through floods. I would just sit on our old house's declining wooden stairs, specifically on the third step, and watch how my late father would submerge half of his body in this cold, brown water.

By Francesca Maria Dela Cruz

12 books to kick off your exploration of classics

Despite their enduring appeal, however, classics often face skepticism, even among voracious readers. The classics can be intimidating to read due to their dense language, unfamiliar cultural contexts, and misconceptions about their accessibility.

By Inquirer Lifestyle

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Young lawyer chronicles stroke journey in memoir

The image many of us have of a stroke patient is that of a person who walks with difficulty, one arm immobile with the fingers of that hand curled toward the chest. Their speech is slurred and they have a tendency to drool. But what exactly happens when one gets a stroke?

By Raoul Chee Kee

How Chelsea Manalo got fit for Miss Universe

"Working out relieves stress and builds confidence. As your body transforms, you'll feel empowered to take the stage," said Manalo in Filipino.

By Marge C. Enriquez

That grounded feeling

The thing about seeking professional help is it can make you reliant on your meds. The thing about this statement is it scares people off. "What if I get addicted to the meds?"

By Shom Mabaquiao

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For a blind runner, the New York marathon is about 'vibrations'

Being part of a crowd of 50,000-plus runners when visually impaired or blind sounds like a challenge, especially in New York, where many participants have limited or no understanding of English. "My first run I ever went was at 22, and I had never moved without my cane," recalled Francesco Magisano.

By AFP

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