When I moved in with my son Andrew and his wife Kate, I thought it would be a peaceful arrangement. But two weeks under their roof made it clear—Kate could barely stand me, and frankly, I wasn’t impressed with her either. My leg injury, which I might have exaggerated a bit, forced her reluctant consent, but the tension in the house was thick. Every little thing she did seemed wrong to me—the way she raked the leaves, the way she cooked dinner, even the way she left dust on the furniture. She was seven months pregnant, sure, but that didn’t…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
Many of us look back at the 1980s with a sense of nostalgia. It was a time when life felt simpler, prices were manageable, and television shows captured the imagination of millions. Among those classics, Dynasty stood out — and at its center was Linda Evans, a woman whose elegance and grace made her unforgettable. With timeless beauty and natural poise, Evans became not just a star of the decade but a cultural icon whose impact still resonates today. Born Linda Evenstad in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1942, she was the middle child in a Norwegian-American family. The name “Evenstad” came…
Footage has surfaced showing the moment Joe Rogan learned of Charlie Kirk’s murder while recording an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan had been joined in his Texas studio by actor Charlie Sheen for what became episode 2379 of his long-running podcast. Near the end of the recording, news broke that Kirk, 31, had been shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. Kirk was answering a question about mass shootings when a single round struck him in the neck. Panic swept through the estimated 3,000 people in attendance as he collapsed. Authorities later confirmed the shot was fired from…
In one of his final interviews, conservative activist Charlie Kirk revealed what mattered most to him — and how he hoped to be remembered. Kirk had become one of the most prominent and influential conservative voices of his generation. At just 18, fresh out of high school in 2012, he decided to skip college and dedicate himself fully to political activism. That same year, he partnered with Bill Montgomery to launch Turning Point USA, a nonprofit aimed at “identifying, educating, training, and organizing students to promote freedom.” What began as a grassroots project quickly grew into a national movement, reaching…
Just weeks before his shocking assassination in Utah, Charlie Kirk was seen embracing his young daughter on live television in a resurfaced video that has devastated supporters. A Father’s Delight on the Set The video, which was shot on the Fox & Friends Weekend set, showed Kirk’s 3-year-old daughter crossing the studio floor before sprinting in the direction of her father. As a first-time guest host, Kirk’s face lit up with a big smile as he embraced her while they were sitting on the couch. It was an uncommon look into the private life that Kirk and his wife, Erika…
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals He Now Has a Pacemaker Arnold Schwarzenegger — legendary bodybuilder, Hollywood icon, and former California governor — has revealed that he recently underwent surgery to have a pacemaker fitted, marking the latest chapter in his long battle with heart-related health issues. The announcement came during his Arnold’s Pump Club podcast, where he spoke candidly about the decision. Growing up in Austria, Schwarzenegger noted, health struggles were considered private. But he explained that sharing his journey has encouraged others facing similar conditions, particularly those born with a bicuspid aortic valve, as he was. “Going against my instinct and…
Utah resident Tyler Robinson, 22, has been taken into custody in relation to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. As part of his Turning Point USA tour, Kirk was speaking at a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10 when he was shot and killed. Following a tip from a family member, the FBI and Utah authorities began a thorough manhunt, and on September 11, Robinson was apprehended. A family member provided the tip that resulted in Robinson’s apprehension, claiming that Robinson had either admitted to or suggested involvement in the shooting. After contacting a family friend,…
Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, was shot during a live event at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Wednesday afternoon, prompting police to begin an urgent manhunt. Kirk started answering questions from the students when the incident happened, turning the meeting into a terrified and panicked scene. Kirk, 31, was sitting on stage when he was shot once in the neck. Witnesses described the piercing sound of the gunshot, followed by cries and mayhem as people scrambled for cover. Emergency personnel and campus security swiftly stepped in, giving him medical attention before taking him to a nearby hospital. Within minutes, footage…
Remembering Charlie Kirk: A Legacy of Faith, Family, and Devotion Charlie Kirk’s sudden death at 31 has left behind not only a national movement but also a young family now facing unimaginable grief. To those who knew him best, his greatest role was not as a political figure, but as a husband and father devoted to the home he built with his wife, Erika. On the day of the shooting at Utah Valley University, Erika and their two children were present but unharmed. Just hours earlier, she had shared a verse from Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and…
Obama Condemns Charlie Kirk Assassination, Faces Criticism Over Response Washington, D.C. — Former President Barack Obama condemned the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling for unity and offering prayers to his family. But critics quickly labeled his statement “tone deaf,” arguing it fell short of addressing the political climate surrounding the attack. Fox News host Clay Travis accused Obama and Democrats of fueling hostility by comparing Trump supporters to extremists, claiming such rhetoric “emboldens those who see violence as justified.” Senator Elizabeth Warren pushed back, dismissing the idea that her party’s words contributed to the atmosphere: “Why don’t you…