Category Archives: book review

A generous soul

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

If you have a creative bone in your body you should definitely read Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. A handsome and witty blogger recommended it to me. Ok, it was Mike. I just finished … Continue reading →

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I’m Mad about Julia

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

It might seem strange to talk about anger right after announcing my engagement, but I came across this beautiful passage on anger and had to share it. Julia Cameron writes in The Artist’s Way, Anger is meant to be listened … Continue reading →

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Disposable creativity

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

“Many of us wish we were more creative. many of us sense we are more creative, but unable to effectively tap that creativity. Our dreams elude us. Our lives feel somehow flat. Often, we have great ideas, wonderful dreams, but … Continue reading →

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Using your enthusiasm

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

I just stayed up all night reading a fantastic book. Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie. He’s the guys that started TOMS shoes, a company which donates a pair of shoes for every pair you buy. I must have … Continue reading →

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Dressing the part

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

I read a wonderful little book about living in the moment and enjoying life. Here’s a tip that I really liked from Jamie Cat Callan’s  Bonjour Happiness: “Yes, even sweeping the kitchen floor can bring you joie de vivre, if … Continue reading →

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How do we let fear stop us?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

I’m a coward. I wrote the first post about a month ago and it took me that long to make it public.  Was it hard to start a blog? No, that took about three minutes. Was I editing, and fine-crafting … Continue reading →

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