Named after my pioneering 1994 travel blog, Big World will introduce you to fascinating people immersed in the arts and sciences, and reflect on the personal challenges introduced by my new traveling companion: Parkinson's Disease.
I'm an Oakland, CA-based photojournalist, author, and sometime stage performer. My seven books include Shopping for Buddhas, The Size of the World, and 108 Beloved Objects.
The number of free subscribers for Jeffji’s Big World over time since it was added to the directory.
Whatever I write about, whether travel, creativity, relationships, Buddhist spirituality, parenting or the joy of getting outside, I’m writing about the human experience, the 10,000 joys and the 10,000 sorrows, this peculiar journey we all share.
A curated hub of personal blogs, podcasts and vlogs by people living with Parkinson’s - real stories, honest insights, and a dash of humour.
There's always more to the story, and this Substack will delve deep into politics and history, as well as music and travel, in hopes of seeing the world in new ways.
Musings, creative inspiration, writing prompts, craft tips, and life notes from the series editor of The Best Women's Travel Writing and author of Writing Away.
A tech notebook with a focus on health - and occasional glimpses of a dog called #sophiefromromania