My daughter called me, whispering through tears, “Dad… Mom’s boyfriend and his friends are here. They’ve been drinking.” Then I heard laughter—and her voice broke. I said, “Lock your door. Ten minutes.” I made one call. When we arrived, the look on his face said everything..... Jeremiah Phillips stood at the edge of Camp Pendleton's shooting range, the Pacific wind carrying the familiar smell of gunpowder and sea salt. Twenty years in the Marine Corps had carved away everything soft from both hi

My daughter called me, whispering through tears, “Dad… Mom’s boyfriend and his friends are here. They’ve been drinking.” Then I heard laughter—and her voice broke. I said, “Lock your door. Ten minutes.” I made one call. When we arrived, the look on his face said everything..... Jeremiah Phillips stood at the edge of Camp Pendleton's shooting range, the Pacific wind carrying the familiar smell of gunpowder and sea salt. Twenty years in the Marine Corps had carved away everything soft from both hi

Every Kiwi should burn the MACA this Guy Fawkes https://waateanews.com/2025/10/31/every-kiwi-should-burn-the-maca-this-guy-fawkes/ Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason Why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. This Guy Fawkes Day, EVERY Kiwi should take a copy of the MACA abomination and burn it! The 5th November (which ironically also happens to be Parihaka Day) is that very British tradition where we gather for fireworks while forgetting the

Surprise Dinner Date for the husband (aka making his favorite food to make up for months of neglect 😅) @bloomsupps @chipcitycookies #bloompartner Thank you guys for helping me choose the menu: Gunpowder Potato Chaat with Homemade Papri, Chicken Karahi, Homemade Garlic Naan, and Bloom x Chip City apple crisp fritter cookies (available at Chip City locations until 10/31!) I’ll share my karahi recipe on stories 🫶🏻 | bakewithzoha