Month: August 2020

“Are You Blind?” Navigating A Socially Distanced World With A Visual Impairment

“Are You Blind?” Navigating A Socially Distanced World With A Visual Impairment

“Only one of you can enter the store,” said the grocery store employee. I clenched my husband’s hand, heart racing and quickly muttered, “He’s my guide.” We were standing at the front of a two-block line waiting to enter the store. The employee raised his eyebrow and jokingly said, “Well […]

Net-A-Porter & Gemfields Team Up With Elephant Conservationists On A Collection That Gives Back

Net-A-Porter & Gemfields Team Up With Elephant Conservationists On A Collection That Gives Back

Over the last six months, the pandemic has caused a steep decrease in tourism and philanthropic funding to Africa — and those on the frontlines protecting animal habitats from poachers have witnessed a significant increase in the wildlife trade. Luckily, Space for Giants, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting African elephants […]

The Perfect Romantic Text Messages For Every Couple

The Perfect Romantic Text Messages For Every Couple

When I think about romantic texts, I automatically think of a certain ex, the smoothest talker I’ve ever known. Although the relationship wasn’t perfect, the dude knew how to pull at the heartstrings with poetic SMSes. If I was mad and wanted to stay that way, I wouldn’t dare look […]