Before I share my reading list, I need to update (and apologize for) a couple of books on last month’s list. The first book is Fortunately the Milk by Neil Gaiman. It got great reviews on Amazon. But frankly, I … Continue reading →
I just read a disturbing essay called “The State of the Culture, 2024” on The Honest Broker by Ted Gioia who says the public is leaning heavily toward no longer wanting entertainment as we know it: movies, books, theater, art, … Continue reading →
Walt Disney was one of the most creative individuals. As is Barbra Streisand. JK Rowling. The Beatles. Monet. But why did they feel the need to tamper with the world? Why tamper with making something out of nothing? Did the … Continue reading →
Lately, I feel like I’m doing so many things and none of them very well. When I get overwhelmed, I’ll admit, my first impulse is to give up. Do you ever feel like that? But today I remembered two things: … Continue reading →
I keep a journal, but it’s full of boring weekly to-do lists and notes from writing courses. I guess that makes it not-a-journal. Do you have one? If not, sticky-notes can be just as good for capturing your thoughts. Sticky-notes … Continue reading →
“Your mind is like a dirty tap.” That’s what Ed Sheeran, singer/song writer/musician/record producer, has said. That tap has to run for a while before the water gets clear. To be clear (ha!), Ed wasn’t talking about water, and neither … Continue reading →
Writing is usually an enjoyable activity. Sometimes it can be like trying to pull quail eggs from a chicken, but mostly it’s a pleasant and gratifying experience. Plus, there are some advantages. We can listen to conversations that are not … Continue reading →
Drum roll, please. The happy new year is rolling out in front of you. What will you do with your next 364 days? Here are three things to get rid of. May I suggest the first thing is to get … Continue reading →
Merry Christmas! I wish you hope in your heart, a book in your lap, and love all around you. But if it all feels too much for you right now, take a deep breath, take a walk, take a nap. … Continue reading →
Do you live in an area of the world where you get snow this time of year? Do you love it? I don’t live in such a place…which is why I’m daydreaming over the three photos below. I’m not one … Continue reading →
