We enjoy catching up with our notable members and writing about their multifaceted adventures and accomplishments. Do you have a Sabbatical Homes story you’d like to share?
More Than Just a Home Sitter…One member’s story of friendship SabbaticalHomes.com member Debra Deliso enjoys her work as an actor, teacher, director and writer in the greater Los Angeles area. Home Sitting brings her across the vast city and helps inspire her work. When fellow…
Journalist Uses Novel Idea for Book SabbaticalHomes.com member Rachel Snyder, in her book Fugitive Denim, examines the idea of sweatshop-free manufacturing, particularly in the production of denim jeans. Her book is often referred to as the first character-driven approach to a study of the industry….
There is no dream too big or too small. SabbaticalHomes.com is a place that nurtures community and ambition. Mary Jane Baxter has two loves, fashion and journalism, but sought a way to combine the two into a career. After working on a BBC special on…
Education Leader Investigates Pros/Cons of Charter Schools SabbaticalHomes.com is eager to feature the accomplishments of its members on the website. So many of you are doing exciting things that are of interest to our diverse community. We also hope that SabbaticalHomes.com has been helpful in…
Art Pays Rent for One of our Notable Members Toronto-based artist Katherine Dolgy is taking her vibrantly colored paintings around the world—and through her relationship with SabbaticalHomes.com, will rarely pay for lodging. Dolgy extends her art internationally by staying in the homes of academics, artists,…
Escape From a Busy World Lorna Hendry is a unique adventurer in today’s busy world. We decided to bring you her story after receiving her feedback at SabbaticalHomes.com “Our family spent last year camping around Australia and are spending this year in a remote Aboriginal…
Chris Keane, screenwriter and writer of fiction and nonfiction books (How to Write a Selling Screenplay) lectures at Harvard. He just published Romancing the A-list. Chris talks about SabbaticalHomes.com and, of course, about his book. SH: How would you describe your experience with SabbaticalHomes.com ?…
Photographer, Musician, and Traveler Mo Fini explores the arts and crafts of the world. Mo Fini is a photographer, author, traveler, textile expert, and philanthropist. In addition, he is also the head of Tumi Music, one of the world’s leading Latin Music specialist labels, and…
Founded in 1980 by Brian Thompson ( SabbaticalHomes.com member) and Marie-Claude Thompson, Earthen Vessels is a nonprofit organization serving at-risk, inner-city youth in the Boston area. Earthen Vessels offers two complementary programs – a summer camp and a tutoring and mentoring program. The summer camp…
