by Melissa Josue I miss kayaking at dawn on the tranquil sapphire waters of Laguna Bacalar. Here, the faint crows of roosters summon the day. Crystal clear waters ebb and flow beneath hammocks swinging from a thatched-roof dock. Fresh tropical fruit and homemade breads beckon from the open-air dining room. Orchids adorn the trunks and…
by Melissa Josue Michelle Rodriguez never dreamed that she would own her own business, despite the fact she came from a family who capitalized on their aptitudes. Her mother worked in textiles after she came to Los Angeles from Cuba, and she later started her own upholstery business. Michelle’s grandmother embroidered children’s clothing in Cuba….
by Melissa Josue Even if you’re not taking a transatlantic journey to a tropical resort or flying to Alaska in the winter, staying comfortable and getting rest on any length flight is essential for a fresh-faced arrival. But sleeping upright against the constant hum of a commercial jet engine is often far from easy. While…
by Melissa Josue Some women, when diagnosed with breast cancer, decide to travel the world on a grand adventure. Alexandra Alznauer took time off to renovate her apartment and started volunteering. My aunt Carlotta began a yearly pilgrimage to Lourdes in France. But the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund’s clients, many without health insurance or too…