With the United States seeing an increase in states that allow same-sex marriage, it seems that things are going pretty well for the LGBT community. Not only does the legalization of gay marriage allow LGBT individuals to be wed, but it also validates the community by accounting for their rights in our constitution.

New York is a huge and wonderful city, with great people (even if at rush hour people can get a little pushy), famous tall buildings, and city parks that have endless paths to walk on, along with amazing history. I have lived in the city that never sleeps for 11 years, and can proudly say that I’m a city girl.

A group of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students spent the summer in Riviera Maya in the only program in the nation that blends dolphin research and hands-on animal care to become knowledgeable, effective science communicators who can share the importance of marine mammal health and a story of environmental conservation.

My favorite bumper sticker says, “YES, Some of US actually LIVE HERE” – an obvious and often-needed proclamation to the millions who visit Central Florida that the vacation they’re enjoying happens in a place that is ‘inhabited’ by reasonably normal Americans.  And since we LIVE HERE, those of us who like the theater OR like the circus OR enjoy

As work permit holders on the island of Bermuda, neither myself or my husband, can stay forever. We live on work permits, which means we are allowed to live and work on the island for the duration of the permits. This is usually 2 – 3 years on average.