In the spirit of good will, offer hope and a hand to the down trodden! People of all ages are suffering from the downturn of the economy. Lost jobs, foreclosed homes, bankruptcy, and mounting bills are the norm these days. By reaching out and showing compassion for those who are struggling, a very painful and […]

One of the most transforming weeks I have ever enjoyed was the one spent anchored 88 miles off of the coast of the Dominican Republic. I was a passenger on an 80-foot catamaran, in an area called the Silver Banks Region, for the specific purpose of studying and swimming with humpback whales. The humpbacks migrate […]

In a short span of time, I felt abandoned after one family member after another died. The deaths of my husband, mother, and grandmother were totally unexpected. They were followed by my father, aunt, a longtime friend, and my dog. All of my loving support network  took leave and I truly felt alone. I sped up traveling […]