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Author: Theodore Lee

Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity,  you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.
Advice Column

“My 62 year-old-dad is currently dating a 23-year-old”

Three years ago, my parents divorced after decades together. I’m their only child, and they stayed friendly through the split — until recently.

After the divorce, my dad (62) started dating a lot. I figured he was just trying to move on, so I didn’t interfere. But a month ago, he introduced me and my mom to his new girlfriend — a 23-year-old. He was beaming, calling her an “old soul” and saying they had a deep connection. My mom asked why he was dating someone younger than his daughter, and he snapped that she was a consenting adult and it was none of our business.

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Life Experiences

Confession of an Escort Who Specializes in Late Virgins

People always ask me when someone becomes a “late virgin.” I let them define it. The whole idea of a normal timeline for sex is ridiculous — it’s changed so many times through history that the only constant is the shame people still feel about it.

That’s why I started doing what I do. My ad online has a whole section just for men who describe themselves as forever alone — the ones who are terrified of women, ashamed for even thinking about sex, convinced they’re too weird or broken to ever be wanted. I tell them: Talk to me. I can help. And the truth is, most of the time, what helps them isn’t even the sex.

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Poll Of The Day

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Authorities say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht intentionally set the blaze that killed 12 people, destroyed over 5,000 structures, and left much of Pacific Palisades in ruins — some estimates say 50–75 percent of the community burned. Federal officials called it one of the worst fires Los Angeles has ever seen.

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Links

Linkage

Debt: A Love Story: One couple told us the brutal details of their life in the grip of an epic cycle of debt. – Wealthsimple

A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy

This is my favorite spatula, which is perfect for nonstick cookware since it won’t scratch your pans, and its angled, flexible edge slides smoothly under cookies or eggs without breaking them apart. – Amazon

‘Bluetoothing’: Blood-Sharing Drug Trend Fuels Alarming Global H.I.V. Surge – NYT

Owl lost at sea, returned back to shore by two dudes. – Reddit

If You Love Audio Gear, These 26 Photos Will Speak to Your Soul – Ned Hardy

Nintendo sues Reddit mod for $4.5M, says it’s ‘nowhere near’ enough money for harm caused – Polygon

‘I’m not dying’: Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health – PBS

30 Dog Memes That Hit Harder Than Your Morning Coffee – Ned Hardy

You should grab this little pry bar — it’s one of those tools you’ll end up using way more than you expect for prying, lifting, and all the little jobs that pop up. – Amazon

10 horror directors reveal the movies that scared them most as adults – Polygon

29-year-old man accused of starting blaze that turned into destructive Palisades Fire – ABC7

A Last Dance at Fort Bragg: Soldiers Enjoy a Night Out Before Deployment, 1942 – Rare Historical Photos

10 Inventors Who Died Before Seeing Their Creations Succeed – Linkiest

Everything That Happened On The ‘Wildest Day In Sports History’ – Ranker

Answers

Why Your Birth Month Can Make or Break a Hockey Career

If you’ve followed youth hockey long enough, you start to notice something weird. The best kids — the ones who dominate the ice, who make the all-star travel teams, who end up drafted years later — all seem to be born around the same time of year. January. February. Maybe March if you stretch it. It’s not coincidence. It’s a structural advantage built right into the system.

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Life Advice

You Don’t See the World, You See Your Wounds

Here’s a hard truth:
You don’t see the world as it is.
You see the world as you are.

If you grew up feeling overlooked, you’ll notice every time someone looks past you.
If you were made to feel small, every tall person feels like a threat.
If you think you’re unworthy of love, every romantic rejection feels like evidence.

Your insecurities aren’t just in your head — they’re the lens you’re looking through. And that lens distorts everything.

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Life Experiences

20 Guys Confess The Times They Were Completely Clueless To A Girl’s Flirting

1. Was laying with a girl I liked. She told me that it was “cold in here.” Instead of taking the cue and cuddling with her, my oblivious ass says, “well, I can go check the thermostat!” She sighed and said, “no, it’s okay.” I didn’t realize my incompetence until at least a week after.

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Life Advice

Seeking a Purposeful Life? Begin with Writing Your Eulogy

So you’re feeling lost. Again. Shocker.

You’ve read all the books, watched all the TED Talks, highlighted the hell out of every “Find Your Why” quote, and yet, you still feel like a Roomba—just bouncing off the walls of your life, hoping you’ll eventually stumble into some grand purpose.

Well, here’s a crazy idea: write your damn eulogy.

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Links

Linkage

Elon Musk Gambles on Sexy A.I. Companions – NYT

Feed Your Brain With These Fascinating Facts – Ned Hardy

If you bake even occasionally, Silpat baking sheets just make life easier — nothing sticks, cleanup takes seconds, and you don’t need to keep buying parchment paper. – Amazon

The Ouled Naïl Dancers: Striking Photos of the Nomadic Women Who Mesmerized the Desert – Rare Historical Photos

Former NFL star Mark Sanchez could face six years in jail after being stabbed by 69-year-old – The Guardian

I’m a Financial Planner: How to Dodge a Retirement Danger You May Not Have Heard About – Kiplinger

4 movies that show key lessons for human-AI relationships – Archive.ph

How the US got left behind in the global electric car race – BBC

15 People Having A Worse Day Than You – Ned Hardy

This pan is a great choice if you want a durable, naturally nonstick alternative to nonstick coatings that gets better with use and rewards you for taking care of it. – Amazon

Family sues Tesla claiming faulty doors led to daughter’s death in burning Cybertruck – The Independent

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Will Tour as Rush in 2026 – Rolling Stone

Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait Could Break The Record For The Most Expensive Work By A Female Artist To Sell At Auction – All That’s Interesting

Celebrities Whose Prison Lives Were Worse Than You Thought – Grunge

25 Times Karma Did Its Job And Served Instant Justice – Linkiest

The Universities Producing the Most Billionaires – Visual Capitalist