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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nirmala Sequeira, a retired secretary from Toronto. It has been edited for length and clarity.My partner and I are retired, but we have a busy life. We love going to restaurants and meeting new people at social events. We enjoyed a…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with dad-of-three Russ Perry, 41, CEO of a creative design company and writer. It has been edited for length and clarity.Every Friday after school, I give my 8-year-old daughter, Paige, a handwritten shopping list and drop her off outside our local Trader…
Whenever possible, I try to combine two of my greatest passions — travel and sports.In fact, I’ve visited 109 countries and have attended major events like the Olympics, Grand Slam tournaments, and the World Cup.I’ve also attended a number of local sporting events in different countries, which have allowed me…
This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with Kevin Cash. Cash, who lives outside Portland, Oregon, has a background in business intelligence and working in semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Cash, 43, served in the Navy, is a member of the high-IQ society Mensa, and has five degrees, including an MBA.…
As a DJ who’s worked with high-profile clients, I’ve seen firsthand how specific songs can dictate the energy and flow of a wedding.Curating the soundtrack to a star-studded wedding means delivering a flawless mix of unique tunes that will keep the energy high and the dance floor packed.We do this…
I grew up eating grilled cheese sandwiches and Frosted Flakes with milk. There was nothing I enjoyed more than going to the ice cream shop.Suddenly, that joy was stripped away from me the summer before my third year in college. I went from eating ice cream in the dorm cafeteria…
Points and miles have helped me travel more (and better) this year. In fact, I’ve already saved thousands of dollars, and it’s only September.If you’re new to the game or trying to maximize your points before your next trip, here are some of the best tips I wish I’d known…
When they were little, traveling meant packing a lot — of diapers, food, gear, clothes. It was almost like packing up the house and moving it with us every time we traveled. Then, I had to schedule travel activities around naps and feedings. There was a ton of planning and…
I bought plane tickets to Bali when my daughter was 18 months old and going through her first “challenging” period. All of a sudden, I felt like I had jumped into the deep end of toddler parenting and was over my head trying to navigate this new stage. I decided…
I’ve been a secondary English teacher since my son was 5. Many of my students come to me loathing reading and writing, but I take the one school year I have with them to try to show them that maybe they just haven’t found the right book. I really do…
