Challenge
Happiness and Light Unofficial Challenge - The Results!
What’s a judge to do? We had so many happy, bouncy, flouncy, bibbidy boppy (Shout out to Cristal for that phrase that has remained in our grumpy brains since we read her original entry. Alas, we went with an older, more sincere one, but you should still check it out - Paul) entries that this pair of surly curmudgeons were flummoxed by Schmaltz, zest for life and woo woo so deep we had to don waders to work our way through it. And we are both stoked that 4 of you earned Top Stories (20% of entrants)! We received eighteen entries for the Optimistic phase of the challenge that were chock-a-block with rainbows, fluffy critters, and sprites. For the Sarcastic phase of the challenge, we had two entrants who gleefully brought cold hard reality down on the optimistic entries like a couple of kids playing two-fisted Wack-a-Mole.
By Paul Stewart2 months ago in Writers
9 Common ChatGPT Mistakes People Still Make — And How GPT-5.2 Is Changing the Game. AI-Generated.
The Rise of ChatGPT in Early 2025 In early 2025, ChatGPT is no longer a novelty. It has quietly become a daily companion for writers, students, business owners, marketers, and developers. From drafting emails to planning projects, it now plays a role in everyday decision-making. Yet despite its growing intelligence, many users still feel disappointed by the results they get. The irony is simple: the problem is rarely ChatGPT itself. More often, it’s how people use it. With the release of GPT-5.2, many long-standing frustrations are finally being addressed, but only if users understand what they’ve been doing wrong all along.
By David John2 months ago in Writers
Between Roots and Branches
I learned early that my roots would hold without being held. The conditions shifted from storm to silence, and my roots gripped whatever soil would take them. I learned when to move and when to stay still. I learned that survival meant reading energy when you’re young and you have no voice.
By Tifani Power 2 months ago in Writers
Reframing English Words. Top Story - December 2025.
Reframing is a popular psychological tool. It helps people see a situation, thought, or problem in a new way. The goal is to shift your thinking. Instead of focusing on the negative, try to see it in a more positive or realistic way.
By Calvin London2 months ago in Writers
