My mom died at the age of 71. That was too young according to her primary care physician. 71 is only 18 years older than I am right now. When I think about a span of 18 years, that's how long it took me or my children (or all of us) to branch from birth… Continue reading Book Review – Travels with Epicurus
Category: Inspiration
How I roll – reading 3 books at one time
I can't go into a bookstore, browse, and leave without buying a book. I've tried, but it happens every single time. I've tried not touching the books and just walk around admiring the spines. I've tried carrying around a cup of coffee so my hands are too busy to pick them up. I've tried reminding myself… Continue reading How I roll – reading 3 books at one time
How to embrace your oddness on Monday
My brain is fleeting with so many thoughts now that I slept well for two nights in a row, I can't stop my imagination from exploding with unorganized ideas. The only drawback in getting a new mattress is now I don't want to get out of bed in the morning. If you're going to do… Continue reading How to embrace your oddness on Monday
A Big Move
I long to sneak a peek through a writing room door. To watch a famous writer write. That would be a sight. Like a mouse in the corner, I'd scramble. Taking notes on a tiny yellow notepad. Ideas surely would fly. Tossed away like crumbs. Nuggets thought as no good, I would reuse. Writers write despite little… Continue reading A Big Move
How photography enhances your writing
When you allow the world to revolve around your ability to notice fine details, you become a better photographer and a better writer. Here's a creative rendition of the thought I had in mind when I blazed those words out of my keyboard and on to the screen. Photography is a small voice, at best, but… Continue reading How photography enhances your writing
23 valuable lessons for life after graduation
As a 50-something'r, (is that even a word?) I'm no different from a 20-something'r (might as well make it twice) trying to figure out the big questions in life. "What the hell is life all about Alfie?" (Okay, yeah, I get it, I'm not a guy and I'm married, but still, the movie asked a… Continue reading 23 valuable lessons for life after graduation