Growing up, I didn’t see poker as a game for girls. My dad and brothers played constantly, with the sounds of them placing bets and shuffling cards always in my periphery. But they never invited me to join them. They once let me join a game of Texas Hold ‘Em without fully explaining the rules,
I don’t spend much time with anyone over 50, besides my parents. As someone in my early 30s, I find myself interacting primarily with people in a similar stage of life: completing graduate degrees, building careers, and discovering adulthood. I also usually take my trips alone and connect with other travelers my age while exploring.
After three months of keeping the secret, I waited nervously in the hotel lobby. When they got out of the elevator, I held out my hand. “I am your guide, Ash-san.” My father went to shake it, paused, and then said, “Oh, it’s you. What are you doing here?” When my mom realized who I
Costco isn’t my closest grocery store, but I still make the trip to stock up on essentials. Samina Kalloo I’m a dietician who loves shopping for staples at Costco, even though it’s not my closest grocery store. I’ve found ground turkey to be exceptionally affordable at Costco and I stock up on eggs as well.
In 2002, I moved from Alexandria, Virginia, to Newport, Rhode Island, where my now-husband has family roots. I immediately fell in love with its stunning natural beauty, vibrant community, and welcoming New England atmosphere. It’s so impressive that we chose to get married there, despite having spent much longer periods of our lives in other
When our first daughter was born last April, we saw a rare window in our lives when we could travel a lot and get our baby some passport stamps before she turned 1. My wife was on maternity leave for a year, and I was about to leave my full-time job to start a company
