I was thrilled to contribute to USA Today’s article on emotional-support dogs in planes. Airlines are asking the FAA to tighten the laws. Both passenger and crew members are championing for this to happen. More stringent rules in the legitimacy of the service animal would be a good place to start. A few passenger’s stories…
NBC San Diego interviewed those of us participating in the 5K Color Run about security at home and abroad in the wake of global tragedies. The general consensus is to not let it stop us; continue living. The local San Diego Police Department kept everyone safe as we ran the streets being doused with colorful powder!
Crissy Pascual from San Diego Union Tribune’s “Walk In Closet” column visited my house to see the interesting things I’ve picked up on my travels. She got a personal tour of my eclectic collection of treasures, doodads, COOL shoes, even my ring handmade from a $1 bill by a Russian waiter on a cruise ship…
A relocation to California after college in Pennsylvania plopped me in San Diego, a relatively young state in comparison to those I was accustomed to on the East coast. Upon arriving, I was eager to learn the history of my new home. This was the catalyst for my 800- mile walk to CA’s missions. What
The Galapagos Islands are teeming with amazing wildlife! It’s a must for your bucket list. My nephew, Pete Reeves, and I were thrilled to visit Ecuador’s World Heritage site, as you’ll read in this blog interview for Pink Pangea — a website for women who love to travel. Here is a Q&A with helpful tips
XETV interviewed me about my 800-mile trek through California to visit it’s 21 historic missions. Hear what I have to say about the walk of a lifetime… View TV interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvXAt29ZITM
California State Senator Joel Anderson provided Maggie Espinosa with a Senate Certificate of Recognition for the strong involvement Espinosa has demonstrated by participating in the community and inspiring people to travel. Traveling all over the world is itself a full-time job, but being involved in one’s community can lead to even greater satisfaction. Espinosa has done both.
I received an email from the Deputy Communications Assistant for California Senator Joel Anderson saying they would like to recognize me for inspiring the community through my spirit of travel. Went to Anderson’s office yesterday to accept the certificate. Crazy cool !!!!!
Happy 50th anniversary to the San Diego Local Author Program. On a Mission is thrilled to be displayed at the central library along with the bevy of fellow writers.
I’m shocked and honored to win a silver and bronze prize in the 2015 North American Travel Journalists Association awards competition!