When my family and I moved to Canada in the middle of 2024, life shifted in unexpected ways. Everything felt fresh - the culture, the weather, the pace of daily life. Back in Vietnam, my in-laws lived with us, so sharing housework was normal. Here in Canada, it’s just my wife and me, managing all the responsibilities ourselves. One simple task I took on was washing the dishes. We had a dishwasher, but I wasn’t convinced it did the best job. I convinced myself that washing by

In an ancient kingdom known for its splendour and wisdom, there lived a noble king whose greatest treasure was not his crown, his armies, nor his wealth, but his only daughter. She was a princess whose beauty was matched by her kindness and intelligence. Her presence lit the palace like the glow of a thousand lanterns, and suitors from every distant land sought her hand. But the king was not swayed by status or charm. He understood that marriage was not an ornament of romance