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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mindy Rouse, owner of Moo Moo’s Farm. It has been edited for length and clarity.When my dad set me up on a blind date, I had no idea I was about to meet my life partner. I was only 21 and…
Cate Blanchett reflected on sexism and ageism toward women in Hollywood.She said the “shelf life” for actresses was “about five years” when she started out.Blanchett defied those odds, and 30 years later, she’s leading the sexy new thriller “Black Bag.”Cate Blanchett has had a thriving career for decades. However, career…
I’ve been making sourdough bread for about a year now.I don’t bake perfect loaves, but I’ve learned you don’t need to follow every rule you read online.Instead, my relaxed baking method works for me.I pulled out my sourdough starter after months of it hiding in the back corner of my…
Jim Owen, a former investment manager, was goal-oriented but couldn’t find the motivation to exercise. At age 70, he had “excruciating” back pain so started working out. Starting from zero, he now competes in fitness contests, has lost 35 pounds, and fixed his back pain.At 70, Jim Owen couldn’t do…
My eldest is 14 and a half, and it’s not unusual for me to be ignored, insulted, or shouted at.I try not to take it personally, but I still need my teen to know I’m there for her.Recently, we’ve discovered we enjoy working out together.As a mother of four girls,…
I have been on cruises with my kids multiple times and we love it.I started giving them independence early, they are now 14 and 15 and I trust them doing their thing.It helps them grow to be able to navigate unfamiliar situations.I’ve been on 20+ cruises, both with and without…
Yong-Soo Chung left his job as a software engineer at Ripple in 2015 after the startup was fined.He launched an e-commerce business and doesn’t regret leaving his 9-to-5 for a second.Chung, whose business brought in over $1 million in sales last year, said he loves entrepreneurship.This as-told-to essay is based…
Lizeth Cuara bought her first pallet of Amazon returns in 2015 for $5,000 to flip for a profit.Cuara worked long hours listing items on the platform and learned the business from YouTube.The hustle helped her launch her own retail business which brought in $5 million in sales last year.This as-told-to…
