You ask, “What’s it like to fly now?” I recently escaped the wildfire-smoke-filled air of Seattle to fly cross country to find out. Since travel is one of my practice areas, I wanted to experience air travel during the pandemic firsthand. I used airline miles, stayed with good friends and brought my laptop so I could work from there. [ Read More ]
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Elite All-Female Anti-Poaching Team in Africa
There is a team of elite all-female rangers in Zimbabwe who are protecting Africa’s ecosystems from poachers, specifically rhino and elephant poachers. They are badass to say the least. So far, these Akashinga rangers have arrested 150 poachers and not a single poacher has been killed. Strong, resilient, amazing women who are not only saving critical wildlife from death, they are demonstrating the immense value of empowering women. [ Read More ]
Pedaling with a Purpose
These past few summers, I have been cycling with a team called “Spin.” “Pedal with Purpose” is the heartfelt slogan of our team, which is currently more than 75 people strong. We are all about supporting causes around the area, including Bike Works, the Rivkin Center, the CF Ride, the MS Ride and Cycle the Wave. Since its inception seven or eight years ago, the Spin team has raised a total of more than half a million dollars for these causes, and we also donate our time. [ Read More ]
Seattle: A Passionate Place
Seattle makes me proud. The people are top-notch, the scenery is breathtakingly spectacular and the businesses are stellar. Some of the most amazing, often world-changing, companies started here, including Microsoft Corporation, Boeing, Amazon, Expedia, Starbucks, Alaska Airlines and REI. I have used products and services from each of them, many times. Other impressive ones have, at some point, moved their headquarters here, such as Holland America Line. And new businesses are following in their footsteps—companies that focus on space, robotics, exploration and virtual reality. [ Read More ]