In Chapter 8 of 14 in his 2009 Capture Your Flag interview, stand-up comedian Matt Ruby learns to live in the moment from his parents experiences. Ruby shares how witnessing his parents transition into a sedentary lifestyle, including his mother's long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, serves as a daily reminder to embrace each day. Ruby recalls his mother's passion exploring art and culture and father's willingness to emigrate from Israel to the United States.