Laura Olds

North Carolina residents used to feel good about rounding up their bill by a few dollars, helping the person serving them. Now, these same people are viewed as stingy. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a North Carolinian who doesn’t work in the service indus... See more

Language evolves over time. But the difference from 1960s lingo in Connecticut to that of the 2020s often feels so stark that it’s hard to pinpoint when the transition happened. These are some of the most common words and phrases that people in the 1960s ... See more

Florida’s warm climate and lack of state income tax make it an attractive place to call home. But the Sunshine State doesn’t come without its drawbacks. I relocated to Florida, spending five years there. Overall, I loved my decision. Not all the Florida t... See more

Cappadocia, Turkey, feels like stepping into a magical realm, with fairy chimneys dotting its valleys and visitors drifting above in hot air balloons. People even live in ornately carved caves, and you can stay in one during your visit. It’s easy to arriv... See more

Imagine this: You’ve waited your whole life to retire. But now that your retirement has arrived, people suddenly start making less-than-flattering comments about their perception of what you’re doing (or lack thereof). Perhaps you even used to believe thi... See more