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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jerry Burns, a puppy raiser with Guiding Eyes for the Blind. It has been edited for length and clarity.I ran my own businesses for 53 years. First, I did wholesale sales of tobacco and candy. When I sold my partnership stake…
Bethany Beach has managed to preserve a calm, laid-back atmosphere that I’ve noticed many beach towns have lost.There are no nightclubs lining the boardwalk, and most restaurants and shops close relatively early. By 11 p.m., all you can hear is the ocean.The mornings are just as memorable. Watching the sun…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s surprise dismissal of his reformist defense minister has sent shockwaves through the country, causing unease and anxiety as Kyiv enjoyed a wave of fresh momentum on the battlefield.Ukrainian defense industry sources described the removal of 35-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov last week, after just six months on the…
Over the past several years, I’ve traveled solo to 38 countries, visiting everywhere from Scotland and Turkey to Zanzibar and Albania.And even though I consider myself to be a confident traveler, this self-assurance didn’t happen overnight. Instead, it grew slowly after imperfect trips and countless mistakes.Here are five mistakes I’ve…
Growing up, I didn’t view poker as a game for girls.My dad and brothers constantly played, with the sounds of them placing their bets and shuffling cards always in my periphery. But I was never invited to join them.One time, they let me join a game of Texas Hold ‘Em…
From seafood staples and regional sandwiches to hearty stews and decadent desserts, every state has a dish that reflects its history, culture, and local ingredients.We identified each state’s most iconic food based on its regional or national recognition, historical or cultural ties to the state, and its enduring place in…
Homeowners often believe they stop paying property taxes after a certain age. In reality, there is no nationwide age at which property taxes automatically disappear. Whether you qualify for a property tax break depends on where you live, since states and local governments offer their own property tax exemptions or…
One notable absentee was Elon Musk.The world’s richest man attended the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, where he was photographed alongside the former CEO of Qatar Investment Authority, Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud, and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.This time, however, Musk did not appear to attend the final, based on…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brenda Eicher-Beard, in her 70s and living in Virginia. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I spent most of my career life in Maryland, but I moved to Virginia a decade ago because my daughter lives and works there.We…
This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Giada De Laurentiis, a 55-year-old chef, restaurateur, and entrepreneur, based in Los Angeles. This story has been edited for length and clarity.I’m an Emmy Award-winning chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, and entrepreneur. After studying at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, I…
