fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the corporate culture of Journal.
Time Slipped
The grandfather clock in the hallway didn’t just chime; it groaned, a heavy metallic protest that echoed through the draughty floorboards of Blackwood Manor. Arthur checked his pocket watch—a silver heirloom that had been right twice a day for a century, but was currently spinning its hands like a propeller.
By LUNA EDITH15 days ago in Journal
Why Calm Is Becoming a Strategic Advantage in Hospitality
For decades, the professional kitchen has been defined by noise. Commands, shouts, orders fired across the line, arguments over timing, and tension disguised as discipline. The culinary world inherited a military structure in which volume equaled authority and pressure equaled performance. For a long time, that model seemed unquestionable.
By Cristian Marino16 days ago in Journal
“Iran VS United States, Tensions at the Breaking Point. Trump’s Next Move Could Reshape the Middle East”
1. Background: What’s Happening Now • Nationwide protests in Iran are ongoing due to a severe economic crisis, skyrocketing inflation, and public anger about conditions inside the country. • President Donald Trump has publicly threatened Iran, warning that if Tehran violently suppresses protesters or gets too aggressive, the U.S. could intervene. • Iran’s government has responded by warning of swift and comprehensive retaliation if the U.S. attacks. • Iran’s airspace and infrastructure remain tense, but some diplomatic communications have briefly reopened, signaling both sides are weighing options.
By USA daily update 17 days ago in Journal
Daily Liturgy — January 21, 2026
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, and the liturgy invites us to reflect on courage, fidelity, and the quiet strength that comes from trusting God completely. As we continue through the Second Week in Ordinary Time, the readings place before us two powerful images of faith in action: the youthful confidence of David as he faces Goliath, and the steady, uncompromising mercy of Christ as He heals on the Sabbath. Together, they remind us that God’s power is often revealed not through force or status, but through obedience, humility, and love that refuses to yield to fear.
By Sound and Spirit18 days ago in Journal
Why Most Relationships Fail — Even When Love Feels Real. AI-Generated.
Why Love Alone Is Not Enough Most people grow up believing that love is the most important ingredient in a successful relationship. Movies, books, and social media constantly reinforce the idea that if two people truly love each other, everything else will somehow fall into place. Unfortunately, real life tells a very different story.
By Anikó Fónai18 days ago in Journal
The Woman Behind the Name
I used to think being known was a gift. Then I watched a woman walk into a room and become invisible the moment her husband’s name was called. One minute, she was herself—sharp-eyed, quick-witted, full of stories. The next, she was “the wife of,” a footnote in someone else’s narrative. Her degrees, her work, her dreams—all folded neatly into parentheses.
By KAMRAN AHMAD19 days ago in Journal
Diary of Anony Elle
I have been in Florida for a week now. It hasn't been easy. I don't have a whole lot of money to be able to afford a hotel room. Hell Im $100 short on bills and don't know how im going to eat tomorrow. I don't care. I have had to sleep outside in the elements a couple times and I DO NOT CARE!
By Anony Elle19 days ago in Journal
Karachi Gull Plaza Mall Fire In Pakistan
A massive fire broke out at Karachi’s Gull Plaza Mall earlier today, sending shockwaves across the city. Emergency teams rushed to the scene to control the blaze and evacuate people trapped inside. Eyewitnesses reported thick smoke billowing from the building, with flames visible from several floors. Authorities are working tirelessly to assess the damage and ensure public safety.
By Waqar Khan19 days ago in Journal
Daily Liturgy: January 20, 2026 – Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings invite us to reflect on God’s extraordinary insight into human hearts and the gentle ways He calls us to serve Him. In the first reading from 1 Samuel, the prophet Samuel is sent to anoint the future king of Israel. When he sees Jesse’s sons, he is impressed by their outward appearances, but the Lord reminds him, “The Lord looks at the heart.” Samuel anoints David, the youngest son, a humble shepherd, chosen not for what the world sees but for what God perceives within. This reading teaches that God often works through the seemingly ordinary, calling forth greatness in ways that defy human expectation. The psalm echoes this theme, celebrating the faithfulness and guidance God grants to His chosen servants, reminding us that God’s perspective is always higher, wiser, and deeper than our own.
By Sound and Spirit19 days ago in Journal
