The Lake House Legacy
Elliott Row’s quiet morning is shattered by a call from a notary: he’s inherited a house. No other details — only a name he’s never heard before,…
The Weekend Jackie and JFK Got Engaged
In May, 1952, Jackie Lee Bouvier and John Fitzgerald Kennedy were introduced at a dinner party in Washington, D.C.. After JFK was elected to the Senate in…
Strawberry Crackle Salad
It’s no secret that we love a good vintage-inspired dessert here at 12 tomatoes, especially the ones that are called “salads” that have nary a vegetable in…
When I was 14, I spent the night at my friend’s. Her dad barely spoke. At 2 a.m., I saw a hidden camera in the room.
When I was 14, I spent the night at my friend’s. Her dad barely spoke. At 2 a.m., I saw a hidden camera in the room. Panicked,…
Emily Ratajkowski Asks Comedian To Stop Mimicking Her Photos
If you don’t know Ratajkowski from her appearance in films, you may recognize her from Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams’ music video for ‘Blurred Lines.’ While some…
A Strange Gift from My Neighbor’s Daughter Left Me Shaken
After years of living alone, 45-year-old Stephanie enjoyed her peaceful life — until a small act of kindness toward her mute 6-year-old neighbor, Emily, led her into…
Man becomes single dad to quadruplets after wife dies giving birth
It’s hard to put into words the emotions we experience when we first find out we’re going to be parents. Whether we’re mothers or fathers-to-be, it doesn’t…
I FOUND A DOG SITTING ALONE IN THE HARDWARE AISLE—AND HER TAG SAID JUST ONE WORD
I never imagined a late-night run for duct tape and batteries would completely upend my week—maybe even my life. I wasn’t in the mood for surprises or…
A GRANDSON TOOK HIS TERMINALLY ILL GRANDMA ON A DATE — SHE BROKE DOWN IN TEARS WHEN SHE SAW HIS FINAL SURPRISE
Cody felt a lump in his throat when he learned that his beloved grandmother had a terminal illness. The doctor spoke about the possible treatments and the…
MY KIDS SAW A MAN RIDING MY OLD BIKE—AND WHAT HE DID NEXT LEFT ME SPEECHLESS
I sold the bike two weeks after the funeral. Didn’t even wait a full month. Just couldn’t do it. Couldn’t face that cold frame sitting in the…