When reading gets heavy, try writing (something different)

I’ve always had several books on the go at once, and rarely found one of them so unputdownable as to … More

The Importance of Novelty and Play in Close Relationships (and a Bit about Horseback Riding)

I’ve been thinking recently about how to keep a positive, happy and joyful vibe in relationships while reading book after … More

I was listening to a radio show recently and the guest, a very accomplished painter, was criticizing artists who go … More

If you’re wondering what to do when you’re stressed, I have some ideas. For starters, you may want to cook … More

In these troubled times, we’re all looking for more stories. We read to find these stories, and, if we are … More

The gist of this post rang so true: write as often as you need to, because thoughts accumulate, inner growth … More

Convenience Store Woman by Japanese writer Sayaka Murata has an interesting conceit: Keiko has absorbed the life of the convenience … More

Originally posted on vinaxios:
The are books on my shelf that are either half finished, or not started on at…

Life is about priorities. But sometimes rearranging the tasks in our days is not enough to help keep us feeling … More

If you are an advanced learner of Spanish and want to hone your skills further, read on for cheap yet … More