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I spent $38,000 to take my toy poodle on a private jet to Japan. I want to plan a trip for my other dogs next.

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 07:14

Tech Insider : Travel

Woman in sunglasses with toy poodle on lap on private jet — Gladys Tsoi took her toy poodle Hershey on a private jet to Japan in April.
Gladys Tsoi

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I'm a housekeeper in Palm Beach earning more than I ever imagined due to the influx of young, wealthy families to South Florida

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 06:38

Executive housekeeper holding a clipboard, surrounded by a hand holding a spray bottle and a stack of sponges — Marta Magarelli has lived in Palm Beach for over 10 years but noticed that the market for housekeepers has changed since COVID-19.
Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI

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I had my mom and sisters wear their wedding dresses for my 40th birthday. People stopped to take photos of us.

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 05:22

Women wearing wedding dresses for dinner — Hailey Myers with her sisters and mom on her way to her 40th birthday dinner.
Courtesy of Hailey Myers

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I was the first Black female pilot in the US Air Force, and captained a commercial jet for 30 years. Some people still questioned if I was qualified to fly.

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 06:43

Cpt Theresa Claiborne

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I became an orphan at age 12. Now, I run a summer camp for kids like me.

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 06:08

Lynne Hughes and Comfort Zone Camp Kids — Lynne Hughes and Comfort Zone Camp Kids
Courtesy of Bennett Raglin

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, camp, summer-camp, grief

I'm almost 58 and love skateboarding. I go at least twice a week and stay for 7 hours at the park.

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 10:06

A middle-aged woman on a skateboard. — Karyn Bennett tried skateboarding for the first time at the age of 56.
Courtesy of Karyn Bennett

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I'm an executive at a stroller company and my husband is a stay-at-home dad. I stop working at 4:30 p.m. every day to be with family.

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 05:59

Mom with stroller surrounded by corporate offices. — Jordi Mora igual/ Getty Images

Careers, Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, working-mom

I skipped grad school and became a mechanic instead. I ended up getting a dream job at Tesla.

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 05:12

Diana Welsch working on a Tesla car — Diana Welsch worked as a mobile technician for Tesla in Los Angeles, which she called a 'dream job.'
Courtesy of Diana Welsch

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I threw a $30,000 'divorce party' and tossed my wedding ring into the sea

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 13:42

A group of people raise a toast at a party — Sabrina Philipp celebrated her divorce with a lavish party with friends in Miami.
Ashlee Huff

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I live in one of the most expensive US cities for just $1.5K a month. Nonprofit housing stopped me being priced out.

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 11:05

Úrsula Alvarado outside Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Fairfax, Virginia — Úrsula Alvarado outside Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Fairfax, Virginia, on November 18, 2023.
Courtesy of Úrsula Alvarado

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