Life · Satire · Side-eyeBy Dani Lemonade
Life’s absurdeties

September 28, 2026
My dental implant crowns finally arrived—then failed to fit. Three hours, three professionals and one cyborg patient later, the Tooth Saga continues.
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September 25, 2026
Unexpected bleeding while taking tamoxifen becomes a darkly funny REDRUM horror story about cancer treatment, menopause and one furious uterus.
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August 16, 2026
After 18 months of braces, grafts and implants, one orthodontic appointment finally destroys my patience—and apparently makes me uncooperative.
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April 24, 2026
A stranded whale in the Baltic Sea becomes the center of a frustrating spectacle of bureaucracy, delays, and questionable rescue efforts. While officials debate…
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April 1, 2026
I started EMDR therapy to deal with childhood trauma. Instead, I ended up reliving the moment my dog died. While therapists aim to reduce…
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February 12, 2026
Hazel is on the final stretch of her heat cycle and has now entered full false pregnancy mode: hoarding food, building elaborate nests for…
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February 11, 2026
A satirical look at returning to work after illness, navigating AI job filters, and facing a fast-paced corporate world while still healing.
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February 11, 2026
When my estranged father resurfaced with lung cancer, a stroke, and a wheelchair, I chose to be the bigger person. But illness doesn’t erase…
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February 10, 2026
Between chronic fatigue, breast cancer recovery, and hormone chaos, procrastination has become an art form. This satirical essay explores why starting feels impossible, why…
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February 9, 2026
job hunting over 50. Trying to find a job over 50 means being too old, too experienced, too expensive, or simply invisible. A cynical…
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