Sam Altman’s concept of “cool” seems to differ from the majority. In his X profile, he says, for instance, that “AI is cool i guess,” a statement with which many would likely disagree. He also fails to capitalize “i,” which some think is cool, but not all. And when the OpenAI CEO shared what he
I really didn’t know what caring for an aging parent would be like. After my father died, my mother continued living alone in New York City. She was in her mid-80s and fiercely independent. She managed all her finances, doctor appointments, and dinner dates with her new boyfriend. She loved her apartment, her lifestyle, her
Coordinating trips for multiple families can be a little daunting, especially when you’re planning for 18 people. My adult daughter and her two friends, their husbands, seven children under 6, and five other adults planned to travel to the Isle of Palms, outside of Charleston, for a wedding earlier this year. Preparation began months in
I’ve always loved reading, ever since I picked up “Little Women” when I was 10 years old. As I grew older, books became my secret escape, taking me to places I could never have imagined. But when I had my first child, something changed. Suddenly, reading became a chore. I would try to pick up
We’ve been living with my parents in a multi-generational home in Australia since March, when they returned from a trip, and it’s been a rollercoaster with many ups and downs. But it’s one I wouldn’t change. My sassy 3-year-old son is the youngest member of our house; The oldest is my dad, 81 years old.
This As Told Essay is based on a conversation with Kiana Glanton. It has been edited for length and clarity. Almost 10 years ago, in the midst of postpartum depression, learning to be a mom for the first time, my body decided to respond to the extreme stress I was under with a tremendous amount