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When I was younger, I was scared of being alone. I felt like being alone meant I was lonely and that there was something wrong with me.As I’ve gotten older, I’ve grown to value my alone time and treasure my own company. It recently dawned on me that the older…
Georgie Noble is a 51-year-old from Porepunkah, Australia. Her granddaughter was born when she was just 41, and she loves that she’s a young grandmother.She has a lot of energy to keep up and feels being young helps her relate better.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Georgie…
When we travel, my partner prefers heading outdoors but I like exploring big cities.We plan trips we both enjoy by finding experiences and stays that feature our shared interests.We stay open-minded when trying activities one of us is way more excited about than the other.In many ways, my partner and…
My mom made the holidays special. The first Christmas without her in 2018 I basically turned into The Grinch. I re-found joy in the holidays while also grieving my loss. My mother had a penchant for making things special. She knew how to grab joy where she could. She decorated…
The first time I traveled with my daughter, I chose a family-friendly resort and didn’t like it. Now, I take my 16-month-old to luxury resorts where we can both enjoy ourselves. I was worried I’d stop traveling once she was born but I realized that doesn’t have to be the…
Before dying of pancreatic cancer in October 2011, the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs told his counterpart at Disney, Bob Iger to start planning his retirement.Jobs told Iger not to stay too long at Disney so that he would still have time to enjoy the good things in life, The…
