Social Enterprises Empower Artists in Developing Countries
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 [...]
World Elephant Day 2017
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 [...]
Ten Interesting Things I Saw in Los Angeles
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 [...]
Do you speak dog?
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.” [...]
Elephant Conservation: can we save the elephants from extinction?
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, [...]
Seven Reasons to Try Yoga
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 [...]