Upon watching Florence (2016) again, I have a new favorite actor. It’s Simon Helberg, who may very well earn an … More
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J’Adore Paris: Memories of a 1991 Trip to Paris and My Plans for 2024
I went to Paris only once, with my parents, when I was fourteen and a half. I hope to go … More
Funny Artsy Retirement Gifts for Coworkers
People are buying retirement cards and gifts at this time of year, and I realized I didn’t have any funny … More
So many books, so much to do! Quote Mugs, T-shirts, Keychains, and More for Avid Readers
I was at a mall yesterday and entered there the Carturesti Bookstore, one of my favorites. Their store there is … More
Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s great that there’s a Thanksgiving holiday in the US. Unfortunately we eat together as families so rarely these days, … More
“Meaninglessness is a blank canvas”
Andrew, one of the writers on Wise & Shine, wrote a magnificent small post recently, titled “The Horizons of Meaning.” … More
Wacky Cute Personalized Name Christmas Socks with Santa and Rudolph
I love socks. They have to be special. But I rarely find any with patterns I enjoy! So this Christmas … More
The Duo BartolomeyBittmann Fantastic Last Night!
I went to see the Austrian duo BartolomeyBittmann last night and came back thinking that there are lots of talented … 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
Customized Logo Stampers for Business or for Fun
I was reading the book Sparked yesterday, and it turns out I’m a maker passionate to learn in order to … More