When I moved to Laguna Woods, five months ago, I had the idea of starting my own Travel Club. Initially I wanted to start "Women Travel with a Purpose," , but then I changed to "Travel with a Purpose," despite the fact that women often have the urge to travel, more than men. Maybe the "Free" South African wine and the delicious appetizers, Continue Reading
Dining for Women Helps Reduce Poverty Among Girls in the Developing World
I just joined a group called "Dining for Women," thanks to my Peace Corps friend, Mary Broude. A new chapter was started in Orange County by Elizabeth Boretz, and the concept is: We get together, dine in, catch up with friends, expand our knowledge of the world, and donate to projects that reduce poverty and promote gender equity. What Continue Reading
Can You Create Your Ideal Life?
I found an old thumbstick in a purse I no longer use. Curious to see its contents, I plugged it into my new laptop and found a one-page document I'd written 11 years ago. The title was: "My Passion." I had no idea what to expect and realized that I had written it during a time in my life when I was searching for my own purpose. I did not have a Continue Reading
The Elephants That Came to Dinner
How would you like to meet the elephants that came to dinner? It only happens once a year, in November, at Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia. Wonky Tusk and her baby, Wellington, stroll through reception to feast on the fallen fruits from the large Wild Mango(Cordyla africana) tree in the lodge grounds. The fact that a large safari lodge is built Continue Reading
Why I’m Starting Women Travel with a Purpose
It's funny how situations in life can eventually lead to finding your purpose. Had my marriage not fizzled in 2015, I would not have joined the Peace Corps, and I certainly wouldn't have thought about starting "Women Travel with a Purpose." I decided to start “Women Travel with a Purpose,” and lead trips to Africa with various themes Continue Reading
