by veglady | Feb 4, 2025 | Art, People, Photos
Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco, is known for its beautiful beaches and sunsets, festive nightlife and culture, and vibrant 12-block malecon (boardwalk along the coast). Another claim to fame is the growing art scene. Global tourists and locals enjoy...
by veglady | Dec 4, 2017 | People
Lately, I am feeling nostalgic as the years fly by, and I wanted to share a few pics from years past. In the first picture, you’ll find me showing off rather curly hair and wearing adorable veggie overalls–so fitting for a lifelong vegetarian. In the...
by veglady | Dec 20, 2015 | Green Living, Humanitarianism, People
I’m fortunate enough to be prepping for a holiday vacation in Mexico, but I wanted to share briefly about a little something we have been working on in the low-income area of Logan Heights near downtown San Diego. The dynamic project involved design input from...
by veglady | Oct 23, 2015 | Green Living, Humanitarianism, People, Products
I wanted to repost this article on an interesting and worthwhile pursuit–a worker-owned social enterprise inspired by weaving, piece sewing, and quilting traditions originating in the rich cultures of West Africa and rural African American communities in the...
by veglady | Jan 28, 2014 | Humanitarianism, People
Last year, San Diego’s homeless population was estimated at nearly 9,000 people–no small matter. My friend Jacqueline Penhos of Art of Being You came up with a great solution to improve the lives of the locals without homes: a monthly event called...
by veglady | Nov 16, 2013 | Humanitarianism, People, Products, Wellness
I had the pleasure of seeing Emmanuel Jal (pictured) speak and perform last weekend. This impressive man from Sudan tells powerful stories of growing up in a war zone and refugee camp, losing relatives, and suffering from starvation. He motivated the crowd to make a...