Issue N° 2 · 2026
Stories from the edges
of the everyday, told slowly.
A journal of travel mishaps, marketplace chaos and the small human moments that turn into the best stories.
Most Loved
- Travel & Culture
Embracing the Unscripted: A Journey Through Travel Culture Discovery
55 - Arts & Creativity
Debunking the Creative Genius Myth
48 - Travel & Culture
Stepping Into the Crumbling Lighthouse: A Slow‑Travel Tale of Lantern Light and Sea
30 - Arts & Creativity
Morning Ignition: A Bus Driver Turns Routine Into a Musical Journey
30 - Personal Finance
When Payday Meets a Car Breakdown: A Single Mom’s Cash‑Pause Turnaround
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Life & Laughter
Stuck in a Revolving Door with a Stranger
Laughter ensues when two strangers get stuck in a revolving door, leading to an unexpected connection and a funny story to retell, full of humor, travel mishaps, and human moments
19 min readArts & Creativity
Unleashing the Power of Unfettered Creativity
Discover how unfettered creativity can lead to remarkable art, and how current funding structures stifle the creative process, highlighting the importance of creativity, art, expression, the creative process, and making things in the human story.
18 min readPersonal Finance
Reframing Financial Freedom: A Nuanced Exploration
A nuanced exploration of the complex interplay between personal habits, societal norms, and institutional structures that shape our financial lives, and how we can work towards achieving financial freedom for all.
18 min readTravel & Culture
Rethinking Travel Culture: Beyond Authenticity
Embracing human connections and everyday chaos in travel culture, and rethinking the notion of authenticity
17 min readCareer & Growth
Beyond Burnout: Rethinking Productivity for Career Growth
43% of US employees experience burnout. It's time to rethink our approach to work and prioritize well-being for true career growth and productivity, focusing on career growth, productivity, mindset, work, and advice.
10 min readLife & Laughter
Lost in Transit: Embracing Travel Chaos
Getting lost on a train in Belgium leads to hilarious mishaps and unexpected encounters, reminding us that it's the funny stories, life, humor, travel mishaps, and human moments that make travel so worthwhile
18 min read3Health & Wellness
Debunking the Wellness Industry's Mindfulness Myth
Exploring the darker side of the $1.5 billion wellness industry and its emphasis on individual mindfulness habits, and how this approach can perpetuate mental health stigma and distract from societal issues, highlighting the need for a more nuanced and compassionate understanding of mental health wellness mindfulness habits in real life
18 min readTechnology & AI
AI Development: Unpacking the Web of Relationships
Explore the complex web of relationships driving AI development and its implications on society, including the impact on workers, communities, and the environment, as we navigate the future of artificial intelligence future technology society human impact
16 min readTechnology & AI
Artificial Intelligence: The Biased Lens of Technological Advancement
The development of artificial intelligence is not a neutral force, but a reflection of societal values and power structures, perpetuating existing biases and inequalities, with far-reaching implications for the future of our society and the world at large, including **artificial intelligence future technology society human impact**.
5 min readCareer & Growth
Career Growth Hacks: Mindset Over Matter
Unlock your full potential with a career growth productivity mindset, and discover the secrets to achieving your goals and finding fulfillment in your work.
7 min readLife & Laughter
Fragile Morning Light
I woke up to the sound of my cat, Mr. Whiskers, pouncing on my chest. It was 6 am. The sun was shining through the frosted window pane, casting a warm glow over the room. I lay there, feeling the weight of my thoughts slowly settling in. It's funny how some mornings feel like a fresh start, while others feel like a continuation of the previous day's chaos.
9 min read1Arts & Creativity
Cultivating Creativity: The Beauty of Artistic Expression
Discover the power of creativity and artistic expression, and how it can transform your life and the world around you through the creative process and human story.
6 min read
