How to Support a Grieving Friend, Family Member or Coworker
Has this ever happened to you? Your uncle calls to tell you that your aunt has finally succumbed to cancer. You’re scrolling through social media and find out your friend’s father died suddenly. Your coworker takes you aside and says another coworker’s mother has died. If you’re like most people, you’ve likely heard about someone’s […]
I Spent 2 Weeks On a Royal Caribbean 9-Month Cruise. Here’s What Happened
When a friend invited me to join her on a Royal Caribbean 9-month cruise, I jumped at the opportunity. The ship was set to sail to over 60 countries across seven continents in 274 nights—about nine months. As soon as the ship set sail in December 2023, it gained notoriety on social media platforms. Guests […]
Submersible Pilot Merel Dalebout Is Reaching New Depths in Antarctica
My hands grip the ladder, knuckles turning white as I carefully step down on the floor of the clear acrylic orb. Taking one of six seats, I realize it’s colder than I expected, but after all, I am floating in near-freezing waters on a Seabourn Antarctica cruise. Our Seabourn submarine pilot, Merel Dalebout, Ph.D., had […]
