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Semester at Sea

Memoir Home Stretch

When I returned back to New York City after my Semester at Sea in May, 2014, I recognized that I wanted to tell a bigger story, more than simply a travelogue. I took my first writing course the following month at Kripalu, led by the inspirational writer/performer...

How Comfortable is Your Comfort Zone?

On Monday evening, September 29, I'm inviting Remarkable Women to answer that exact question. Is it really comfortable in there, or is it a hiding place and cover story that keeps you from what you really want in life? Several years ago I was coaching a...

Are You a Better Pick-er or Pick-ee?

I gave my first public talk last night about my trip around the world to a joint audience of Living All the Way and Ladies Who Launch members and guests. The response was thrilling, and the feedback extremely helpful. An experience I shared that was particularly...

Comfort Zones ‘R Us?

On June 11 I'll be giving my first public talk about my Semester at Sea--the experiences I had traveling with 550 students around the world, visiting 11 countries, most of which are not touristy in the way Americans, especially me, expect.  Things like heat (in...

My Hierarchy of Needs – Post Travel Post #1

My Semester at Sea (SAS) is behind me now. Ninety-plus days of luxurious freedom to travel, meet new people, see the world and not have any responsibility. As a Lifelong Learner (LLL), I audited classes--no papers, no exams, no getting called on in class. As a...

What’s On Jane’s Shopping List? Malaria Pills

While everyone else is scurrying about buying greens to trim their staircases and mantles, wrapping gifts to put under the tree, and baking fruit cakes, I've been busy tending to my list for my upcoming travel around the world amidst the Christmas chaos. Being...

Take a Leap!

I moved to NYC a year ago. That was a leap. After 40 years in Connecticut, moving to the Big Apple was a fantasy come true. I immediately joined a local fellowship as my anchor here. Shortly after I became a regular participant, I heard a woman in the group talk...

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