#life-lessons

#life-lessons

Medicare supplemental plans are essential. Since enrolling in Medicare at the age of 65, my mom opted for a Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) plan instead of a Medicare Advantage plan, and that decision proved vital.

"As soon as we boarded the cruise ship, we began noticing strange details. Chipping paint, broken deck chairs, torn sun umbrellas. Above deck, the ride was choppy at best, and people all around us were getting seasick."

I was very nervous, and I normally don't get nervous. But I know what this day means to graduates. I really wanted to hit it out of the park.

My professor had a 'big' final exam on the last day. Turned out, it was a gingerbread-building contest and we all passed if we were present.

Never be afraid to bargain. If you don't ask, you don't get! This maxim has been put to the test relentlessly, in both trivial and significant situations.

Rittenhouse Square was mostly blocked off for our first two days while workers installed a tent etc. for a big, rollicking fund-raiser, but when we walked through to the farmers' market on Saturday morning there wasn't a trace of the ritzy venue to be seen.

"My grandfather passed the business to my dad's brother, who started living large. He let the underlings manage the business while he lived lavishly..."

I realized this when I turned 50. I had worked in one of Washington, D.C.'s largest law firms, enjoyed a political appointment in the US Justice Department, was married to a well-to-do attorney, took lavish vacations, and belonged to a country club. But I felt empty.

'It was a low point of the challenge, but there had been lower points in Marcus's life. From the age of about 11 to his mid-teens, it was a tough time for me.'

Perseverance is the difference between success and defeat. To persevere is to remain constant in a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles and discouragement.

"This book tells a story of how I learned my lessons throughout my life. Dating back to when I was a child during World War II and continuing as I grow and go through life's journey."

My parents showed me that even with different interests and conflicts, a marriage can thrive through shared values like love, learning, and family.

I found out I was never going to be a professional sportsperson after I entered a boxing ring for the first time.

The void-of-course moon makes this morning less suitable for high-stakes activities, but transitioning to Taurus will enhance productivity and spark creativity.

Each morning, after making coffee, my wife and I fill the distinctive, barn-red bird feeder that hangs down between our back deck and Illinois Mountain.

"It's essential to cherish the moments we have, especially when faced with changes in life and career. Making the most of good times is vital."

I immediately purchased a one-way plane ticket to stay with her and help with my 2-year-old nephew and newborn niece. Over the next two and a half years, I watched my once strong and bossy sister slowly become bedridden.

Stop waiting to be a 'Mrs' to feel valid. You were complete before any title.

"I asked my aunt, and the answer is ridiculously simple but also extremely effective. Clean in columns, she said: top to bottom, left to right."