Am I getting jaded or are things not aging well? Maybe both? If you were to ask people to name the first
The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. they make one story become the only story.
– Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Am I getting jaded or are things not aging well? Maybe both? If you were to ask people to name the first
We could all use a little escapism right now, right?
If you agree, then check out my recent article for Thrillist about planning a trip to Cape Verde, a small island nation off the coast of West Africa that I have been wistfully longing to return to ever since leaving last June.
Thrillist: Cape Verde Vacation Planner I cannot describe how thrilled I was when Thrillist decided to include my pitch about a smalls lice of
I, like many of you, have been shocked at how quickly changes due to COVID-19 have rippled through our communities in the last few weeks. Literally overnight we have seen closures of stores, entertainment, transit, conferences, workplaces, schools, and just about every non-essential function.
I know that I always feel better in times of need or crisis when I feel like I am able to do something (anything) to help others. Often that involves physical volunteering as my funds are limited, which is obviously off the table right now for most organizations (and for me personally).
That said, there ARE many ways that organizations are creatively finding ways to pitch in to help each other out and uplift the community. I've seen links flying around ad hoc and wanted to consolidate what I can find for anyone seeking a one-stop-shop of ways to give back and kick into gear. See below for what I have and keep checking back here - I will continuously amend this list as more organizations announce initiatives.
Sometimes, staying in your lane can be a good thing. When you go to the theater, do you tend towards revisiting the
Whatcha up to these days? I’m a little behind on sharing my latest Thrillist pieces, but I’m prioritizing this month get caught up! First up