At this point, most of us have seen Dove’s marketing video showcasing an “experiment” involving a sketch artist and some women who think less of their beauty to “prove” to other women that they are more beautiful than they think they are. At first, I fell for this sentim… Read full post »

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“The animal kingdom is in critical condition. The affliction isn’t a disease, but rather a crisis of endangerment that threatens to wipe out many of the world’s animal species… Read full post »

There are plenty of people who tirelessly work to save unwanted and abused animals. I recently got an opportunity to spend time with two of them. Melanie Sue Bowles and Jim Bowles, founders of the Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary, are retired professional fire firefighters who have been saving a/…

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Lucy

When hurricane Irene was approaching L… Read full post »

This article appeared in the August 2011 issue of NY Resident.

Happiness Key * Fortunate Harbor * Sunset Bridge

It was love at first sight. The beautiful palm fringed beach and the lounging ladies on the cover of Happiness Key by Emilie Richards caught my attention two summers ago.… Read full post »

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Melting icebergs, rise in sea level, threatened animal species, increase in severe storms are just a few effects of global warming.Some believe climate change is a natural part of the planet’s life, while others are conv… Read full post »

In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5th, I would like to share a story about how I went from being addicted to ultra plush 3-ply to recycled toilet paper to save my beloved old growth forests. This blog has originally appeared in ElephantJournal.com.

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Chirpy fundraisers with their messenger bags and wide smiles become a constant source of ire for many hustling New Yorkers in the warmer months. As a self-proclaimed do gooder, I join the club of those who cannot stand being asked to donate in public.

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World Wildlife Fund recently reported that at least five endangered rhinos have been killed in Africa since the beginning of 2011. Poaching has grown more rampant in recent years due to rise in demand for the rhinoceros horns in China and… Read full post »

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On my National Wildlife Federation calendar, I noticed that today (May 20^th) is Endangered Species Day. It made me happy knowing that in addition to Earth Day, there is now another opportunity to reflect and raise awareness about the plight of s/… Read full post »

With her sky blue eyes shining and blond hair bouncing, my two year dashes through the house when she hears, "Mommy is here". My canine baby associates the word "mommy" with love, affection and of course, food. As she reaches the front door, she licks my face, sniffs my clothes and… Read full post »

There’s been much talk about Natalie Portman giving up veganism to cater to her pregnant needs. The moment I read the headline, I feared she’d given it up entirely and decided to eat animals again. As a meat-eater turned vegetarian myself, I had a hard time believing someone that outspoke… Read full post »

I was overjoyed the minute I saw a report on the miraculous rescue of a dog named Ban that survived three weeks at sea after the disastrous earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I also had this gut feeling that this four-legged survivor would be united with its owner, as it did/… Read full post »