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A few years ago, my brother-in-law, his wife, and their kids relocated to Sarasota, Florida. Not long after, my husband’s aunt and mother followed.So every summer since, my husband, our two daughters, and I visit for a week to catch up and hang out. On our first trip, though, something…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Allison Strumeyer, cofounder and CEO of doublesoul. It has been edited for length and clarity.When I was in college at the University of Pennsylvania, I had a side hustle selling T-shirts. I would connect with local artists to feature their work…
When my husband and I boarded a flight to Europe earlier this summer, we were embarking on our first major trip alone since becoming parents 12 years ago.I knew it would be an adjustment to travel without our twins. What I hadn’t quite realized was that the hard part happened…
For the past five years, my husband and I have spent several months each year living with his 85-year-old mom.Since he and I both work remotely and don’t have any children or pets, we make the most of our freedom by choosing to spend a lot of time with his…
I thought I would hate living in a high-rise apartment. I grew up in the woods of northern Minnesota, watching deer and the occasional bear wander through the backyard. I’ve spent my adult life in suburban townhomes near large park reserves, a compromise between rural landscapes and the job opportunities…
Before I had a baby, I had no clue that birthday parties for 1-year-olds were even a thing.As my friends started having children, I got invited to their kids’ first birthday parties. I was surprised when the invitation mentioned a food truck and had links to an online gift registry.…
Five months after packing two giant suitcases and boarding a one-way flight from Wisconsin to Los Angeles, my boyfriend told me he was leaving the city I had relocated to for him.In just a moment, I realized I was alone in one of America’s biggest cities, wondering if I had…
Italy stole my heart over a decade ago, when I spent a semester of college studying abroad there.This beautiful country is where I cliff-jumped into the Mediterranean Sea, toured wineries throughout Tuscany’s rolling hills, tossed coins into the Trevi Fountain in Rome, and perused chic boutiques in Milan.Although I was…
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…
I was recently enticed by an online graduate degree program for journalism. It was my dream degree track at my dream school — the University of Florida.Plus, it was offered completely online. That meant I could finish my Master’s degree at a reputable university from the comfort of my home.I…
