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Eleven Months Later

Altadena, CA. Nearly a year after the Eaton Fire carved its way through the foothills, the town is still living in its shadow. Eleven months sounds like enough time for life to snap back into place, but for many families, the calendar doesn’t match reality. People are still scattered across borrowed bedrooms, spare couches, and motel rooms that were never meant to be home. Entire neighborhoods feel like they’re holding their breath.

Dec 30, 2025

So I went on this date...

Hey Uncle Gary, So I went on this date. It was fun, he picked the spot, we had great convo, dinner was amazing. Afterward, we played pool at a bar around the corner, and he walked me back to my apartment. I kissed him goodnight. It felt sweet, like maybe the start of something. I was hoping I’d hear from him the next day… maybe a “had a great time, let’s do it again.” Instead? Boom. A Venmo request. Half the bill. I was honestly shocked. I always thought if a guy asks you out