All journal entries
A new one every day. The stories here are fiction. The characters are made up; the products, links and prices are real.
Oct 21, 2026 · FictionEleven OnionsA man promised soup to the whole street and then remembered how many people live on the street.
Oct 20, 2026 · FictionThe Step Count RivalryTwo sisters, one dinner, and a friendly rivalry that left everyone slightly out of breath.
Oct 19, 2026 · FictionEarly Christmas Is a LifestyleOne man, a ladder, and a very strong belief that October is basically December.
Oct 18, 2026 · FictionChili Cook-Off in the RainA block-party chili contest, a surprise storm, and one speaker that refused to stop the music.
Oct 17, 2026 · FictionThe Cinnamon Roll SummitThree neighbors, one very heavy mixer, and a baking day that got out of hand in the best way.
Oct 16, 2026 · FictionThe Thermostat TreatyA married couple, one thermostat, and the quiet gadgets that finally brokered peace.
Oct 15, 2026 · FictionLost in Lisbon (Mostly Found)A first trip abroad, a very soft hotel bed, and one small pair of earbuds that did a lot of listening.
Oct 14, 2026 · FictionThe Doorbell KnowsA small, sharp-eyed gadget and the afternoon it kept a family from missing something wonderful.
Oct 13, 2026 · FictionSmoothie DiplomacyTwo roommates, one tiny kitchen, and a treaty written in frozen fruit.
Oct 12, 2026 · FictionPepper vs. the CabinetA dog, a locked cabinet, and one patient camera on the shelf.
Oct 11, 2026 · FictionGus and the Rolling IntruderA retired night watchman meets the one thing in his house he cannot reason with.
Oct 10, 2026 · FictionThe Porch Light CommitteeEvery street has one neighbor who keeps the lights on for everybody else. This is a story about her Saturday off.
Oct 9, 2026 · FictionThe Great Pretzel UprisingSome dinners are planned for weeks. This one was planned by a very hungry seven-year-old.
Oct 8, 2026 · FictionBiscuit Sheds, Teo HostsA golden retriever, a dinner party, and a throw blanket with a lot to prove.
Oct 7, 2026 · FictionMarnie vs. the Floss DrawerEvery bathroom has a drawer of good intentions. This is the story of one that finally got emptied.
Oct 6, 2026 · FictionGerald and the Great Crumb ReckoningPriya swore she would never name a vacuum. Then the vacuum started running the house.Earlier notes
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