“Humans cannot discover new oceans unless they have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide I have sailed on the ocean for years in big cruise ships and small yachts. I have worked for Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Renaissance Cruises. I have traveled on the inaugural of NCL Bliss … Continued
Thank you to Rabbi Adam Lutz whose leadership has created “JewItAtHome” through his synagogue, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. He knew that “Social Distancing Does Not Mean Social Isolation” and even though “COVID-19 continues to disrupt every single aspect of normal life…and community doesn’t exist in person” we can create a Jewish community online. “We … Continued
It only takes one person to make a difference! BRAWNY BELIEVES IN TACKLING LIFE’S CHALLENGES HEAD ON, ROLLING UP OUR SLEEVES, AND GETTING DOWN TO WORK. AFTER ALL, STRENGTH LIES NOT IN WHAT WE SAY, BUT IN WHAT WE DO. SO TO ALL THE GIANTS WE CHAMPION AND THOSE WE HOPE TO INSPIRE, WE SAY: … Continued
June News 2020 with We Said Go Travel: Welcome to Summer COVID-19. I have been in Los Angeles since March 9, 2020. That is 112 days. It is the longest I have been in one place that I can remember. I never imagined there would be a summer with no planned trips, no summer camp and … Continued
Thank you to Power of Penn Women, University of Pennsylvania and Momentum 2020 for interviewing me for their podcast. Thank you to Erica Firpo for interviewing me and Meesh Pierce for editing. I am honored to be invited to participate! LISTEN HERE: TRY TRY AGAIN or read the transcript below! This podcast went live on … Continued
While in #SafeAtHome quarantine for COVID-19, I have been reading nearly every day and wrote about 8 books that can transport you for Ms. Magazine. Cheryl Strayed’s WILD: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail was in my article, and when I wrote to her team to share it, I learned about her … Continued
Over the past week, Rabbi Ron Stern from Stephen Wise Temple shared his personal journey into a deeper understanding of the complexities of race in America. I found it so inspiring, I asked for permission to share all 5 days again here. My grandmother had a maid’s bathroom. I was born in the Jim Crow … Continued
Thank you to MSN, Lindsay Tigar and Reader’s Digest for including me in “13 Ways Cruises Could Change Forever After Coronavirus!” Boarding will become much more complicated Travel expert Lisa Niver has spent plenty of time aboard cruise ships. Not only is she a former senior assistant cruise director for Renaissance Cruises, but she also worked as … Continued
I read Pretty Good Advice: For People Who Dream Big and Work Harder by Leslie Blodgett during quarantine for Covid-19. I wanted to share some of her tips in case you need advice during this uncertain and unpredictable time. Risk makes you afraid. You don’t get to choose whether or not to be afraid. Only … Continued
My University of Pennsylvania college friends and I decided to have a new ski adventure in March 2020. We often meet to go skiing and always have an amazing reunion. This year we chose to have an advanced private ski lesson at Park City Mountain and try a backcountry experience. My friend, Patricia Stokes from … Continued