When Friendships Start Fading

And Carving Out Greatness

17 Oct

October 17, 2025
❝

Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.”

Angela Lee Duckworth

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

You deserve a Friday that celebrates all your tiny victories. Tonight’s three reads will make you laugh, nod, and want to call your best friend. Grab a glass of something and let’s get curious.

Less Doomscrolling. More Conversations.

TODAY’S PICKS

When Friendships Start Fading

Some friendships fade quietly—but they don’t have to. This piece has a few smart (and slightly surprising) ways to bring them back to life.

Wait… ORD stands for what?

Think airport codes are random? Nope. These three-letter mysteries have wild backstories—from old army bases to long-gone names. You’ll never see LAX the same way again.

Carving Out Greatness

Think pumpkin carving stops at triangle eyes? Think again. A Halloween Wars winner turns this fall tradition into something wildly unexpected for all skill levels.

Are you a “stick to the classics” or “full-on masterpiece” pumpkin person ?