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Am I the Only One Who Sees Spots in the Shower?

Posted by DA FRONT PORCH on Monday, August 3, 2026

Am I the Only One Who Sees Spots in the Shower?

2-minute read

Tell me I'm not the only one.

I've been wearing glasses since I was a kid. Before I even step in the shower, I let the hot water run until the bathroom gets nice and steamy. It helps my skin, clears my head, and honestly feels like free therapy.

Then it happens.

I start seeing little spots floating everywhere.

At first I thought it was just my eyes. Then I wondered if I was actually seeing tiny water droplets floating through the steam b...


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Sometimes the Gift Is the Connection

Posted by Hurshel Ricks II on Monday, August 3, 2026

By DA FRONT PORCH
Estimated Read Time: 2 Minutes

Being where you're supposed to be has a way of bringing unexpected gifts. A guest who travels the friendly skies recently returned from Guatemala with 140 grams of Santa Ana (Rosa de Jamaica) and a zip of sapote tea, giving me the opportunity to experience—and now share—a tradition that's been enjoyed for generations.

Rosa de Jamaica (Santa Ana) is a vibrant hibiscus tea rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Many people enjoy it to support heart...


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Bam Adebayo: From Adversity to NBA Social Justice Champion

Posted by DA FRONT PORCH on Monday, August 3, 2026


By DA FRONT PORCH
Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has reached another milestone in his career, earning the 2025-26 NBA Social Justice Champion Award and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy. He became the first player in Miami Heat history to receive the honor, which recognizes NBA players who advance equality, opportunity and empowerment in underserved communities.

Adebayo was selected over finalists Harrison Barnes, Jaylen Brown, Tobias Harris and Larry Nance Jr. for his...


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August Is Hip Hop Recognition Month: The DJ Who Changed the World—From The Bronx to South Florida

Posted by DA FRONT PORCH on Sunday, August 2, 2026 In : MUSIC 


August Is Hip Hop Recognition Month: The DJ Who Changed the World—From The Bronx to South Florida

Estimated Read Time: 3 Minutes

Every August, we celebrate Hip Hop Recognition Month, but for many of us, hip hop isn't something we discovered—it helped raise us.

I was born in 1982, when hip hop was beginning to spread across America. My parents were real hip hop fans, and their record collection felt like gold. My grandparents had stacks of vinyl too. I wanted nothing more than to grab those r...


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T.I. & Tiny Renew Their Wedding Vows on 16th Anniversary: A Love Story That Keeps Growing

Posted by DA FRONT PORCH on Sunday, August 2, 2026 In : MUSIC 

T.I. & Tiny Renew Their Wedding Vows on 16th Anniversary: A Love Story That Keeps Growing

By DA FRONT PORCH 

Estimated Reading Time: 2 Minutes

In an entertainment world where celebrity relationships often make headlines for breakups, T.I. and Tiny Harris are celebrating something much different—lasting love.

The couple recently renewed their wedding vows in honor of their 16th wedding anniversary, marking another milestone in a relationship that has lasted more than two decades. Their celebrati...


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