Adrian Hawthorne, Author at The Archivist

The Dog Who Rewrote My Destiny

I went to Walmart for cat litter and trash bags—nothing more. Yet, when I left that parking lot, I had not only replenished my household supplies but also rescued a […]

2 People Who Went on Vacation and Came Back with Horror Stories

Introduction Vacations are often seen as an oasis of joy—a chance to flee from the monotony of daily life and embrace new adventures. Yet, beneath the surface of idyllic escapism […]

How the Supreme Court’s Rejection of Election‑Law and Gun‑Rights Petitions Affects States, Voters, and Second Amendment Protections

In the early weeks of 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a trio of unremarked denials of certiorari in cases backed by Republican interests—appeals that, taken together, promised to redefine […]

My Family Left Grandpa at the Hotel to Avoid Paying — They Didn’t Realize I Was the Wrong Grandson to Mess With

Honoring a loved one’s lifetime of dedication typically involves heartfelt gestures, thoughtful gifts, and shared memories. Yet for one 74‑year‑old patriarch, a planned weeklong coastal retreat designed as a tribute […]

My family abandoned Grandpa at the hotel to dodge the bill—little did they know they’d picked the wrong grandson to cross.

Introduction Every family gathers to celebrate milestones—birthdays, retirements, anniversaries—with laughter, warmth, and shared memories. But for one 74‑year‑old man, what was intended as a grand celebration of his life’s work […]