Remember when cheating was about copying your neighbor’s test paper in class? Now, whether it’s doping and fixing games in sports, fudging scientific and tax data, or stealing essays from the internet, cheating seems to be more pervasive, and easier, than ever. And cheating hearts have often destroyed the bliss of romantic relationships. Think back … to when you observed or experienced cheating. How did you react? What could have been done to prevent it? What can be done today? Share your cheating stories forward.

Most houses have basements or attics, some even have both. They might be only for storage, or they might have finished rooms that expand the living space of the house. Think back … did you ever live in a house with a basement or attic as a child or as an adult? If so, what are your memories of those spaces? If not, did someone you know have such a space where you spent time? Share your Basements and Attics stories forward.

Throughout history, people have felt the need to mark time. From sundials and hour glasses to smart phones and Apple watches, keeping track of the minutes, hours, days, months, and years has been central to our lives. Think back … How did you think about time as a child, student, parent, worker, or retiree? Did the saying, “The days are long but the years are short” ever apply to your life? Has the pandemic impacted your perception of time? Share your time stories forward.  

Assembling a household item, from a tiny toy to a large piece of furniture, can be challenging. Maybe you’ve confronted unfamiliar tools, missing or extra parts, or confusing diagrams. Or maybe you are the person whom others call for help. Think back … Did you learn applicable skills as a child? Have you bought products that require assembly, or do you avoid them? Do you follow the instructions or ignore them? Are you handy or hapless? What was your greatest assembly triumph or fiasco? Share your Some Assembly Required stories forward.