When I travel, I always seek out handcrafts by local artists. Every time I wear my Masai bracelet or Cambodian earrings, I think of the people who made them. Many artists in developing countries lack the resources to market and sell their creations beyond their [...]
World Elephant Day is an annual event organized by the World Elephant Society to raise awareness of the issues facing the elephant population. If you think elephants are really cool like I do, it is a great opportunity to learn more about them and what [...]
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles I was excited to find myself in such a diverse, interesting city. Every time I go out, whether it is to run errands, walk Indy, or explore, I never know what I’ll encounter. Sometimes it is the small unexpected [...]
Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. I know that when Indy stands by the door and looks at me with his ears and tail slightly up it means, “Lori – I have to pee – take me out now.” (That one is pretty easy [...]
I became interested in elephants on our world trip where we met Asian elephants up close at Anantara Elephant Camp in Thailand and watched magnificent African elephants in Tanzania and Uganda. Elephants are incredible animals – they are intelligent, social, and empathetic. Females and their [...]
Maybe you made a new year’s resolution to get in shape or lose weight… Maybe you are looking for something new to spice up your current fitness routine… See seven reasons to give yoga a try… I am not a fitness expert. I’m just a [...]
