Why do some marriages ride the waves of adversity with ease while other partnerships become mired in one contentious battle after another? If the answer was simple, the US divorce rate would not be hovering around 50%. Relationships require time and effort to be successful. Many … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
Jewish Author Connects With Boulder Jewish Community Center
Yesterday, I had the honor of speaking at the Boulder Jewish Community Center. Months ago, I had met with Kathryn Bernheimer, Program Director at the Boulder JCC. As I started to talk about being a Jewish author and my Indian adventure, I could tell that she was intrigued. I … [Read more...]
15 Safety Tips For Women Traveling Solo Abroad
Prior to my expat experience in India, I had rarely traveled solo. Family or friends accompanied me. This lessened my vulnerability. However, when I ventured off to be an international teacher in Bangalore, India, I realized that I had to be savvy. Living in a Third World country … [Read more...]
10 Questions for Virtual Fit Buddies
The end of April, I added a fitness thread to my blog. I wrote Choices: Being Fit. I was inspired by Adam’s book, Man 2.0 Engineering the Alpha: A Real World Guide to an Unreal Life. I wanted to team up with my audience to become virtual fit buddies. In May, I posted 3 … [Read more...]
Stunned by India’s Poverty
Years after my expat experience in Bangalore, India, I remain stunned by India's poverty. Every day, I was bombarded by people living in squalor. Masses of people lived without the modern conveniences of indoor plumbing and electricity. Their meals were cooked on open fires. … [Read more...]
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