One of my BFFs, Terilyn Joe, invited me to Pebble Beach to chill with the stars and watch some golf. Honestly, I had no idea why I was going down – she mentioned something about AT&T and pros, but I’m not a golfer, nor a star-watcher, so even though I did not know I was…
Founding President of nonprofit Spark, Maya Garcia, envisioned an organization that would empower young professional women in local communities to address social, political and economic issues that women face globally by creating a local network and working with grassroots women’s groups worldwide. Did you hear that, Divas? Not a muted minion of multi-millionaires in the…
Location and how to get there: The French Quarter Inn is located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston. Number of rooms: 50 rooms; Complimentary continental breakfast in the lobby, or delivered to the room. Champagne and Lady Fingers at Check in, an evening wine and cheese reception, milk and cookies before bed, coffee on…
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting San Francisco from now through May 25th, you must take a detour to the Legion of Honor to view Leibovitz’s incredible retrospective. Always one of my fave museums, the Legion provides the perfect venue for viewing over 200 professional photographs as well as some very personal pictures Leibovitz…
I’m talking about global powerhouses Samantha Power, Anne Firth Murray, Riane Eisler, and Annie Leibovitz! I’ve just seen or am about to hear them all speak LIVE! I just love perusing my local arts and lecture series, library and organization events. You never know who’s about to drop in on your hometown and drop a…
Glen Ellen (a measly 60 miles from San Francisco) is right in the middle of lots of great wineries, plus has the added treat of having been “home” to 2 major celebs, author Jack London and foodie icon, M.F.K. Fisher. You could easily spend a whole day exploring Jack London State Historic Park, which is…
by Judy Strobel CONSIDERING A “VOLUNTEER VACATION” OVER SPRING BREAK? Resolve to Help, Rather than Harm When Abroad, NGO Cautions A leading international volunteer service organization offers study abroad and other potential “vacation volunteers” important tips to avoid cultural exploitation abroad. At the top of the list: Put your personal agenda aside, advises Global Volunteers….