Everyone has a story to tell, and some stories are worth their weight in gold. How we retell past events, through the bardic art of storytelling, can help shape our present understanding. Thinking about stories as acts of empowerment in this way is particularly important in an age where so many of us feel disempowered. […]... Continue Reading →
Everyone needs a yes person in their life. That friend that when you or she calls with a spur of the moment adventure idea the person of the other end doesn’t bat an eye. My beautiful, smart bestie, Sarah is just that person. While we had been scheming for a big trip, we finally were […]... Continue Reading →
New York City is bookworm’s paradise with enriched collection of books. The city is swarmed by small yet resourceful book-centers that are always flooded by New Yorkers all the time! New York City has all of it— bookstores that suit every individual’s tastes, one can sit and read there with a steaming hot cup of […]... Continue Reading →
This week is National Storytelling Week, a time to appreciate the power of people’s experiences and the stories they tell. Many of us as bloggers are digital storytellers. We do it to help other people, share information and make a difference. Are these the reasons you do it? I share my story to: Show I’m […]... Continue Reading →
We’ve talked about the paleo diet and lifestyle before, but here’s a great post on the vital role paleo plays in the stories we enjoy reading. The post, by author E J Randolph, appears at Jami Gold’s blog, one of the best writing resources on the web. Check it out: The evolutionary imperative at the […]... Continue Reading →
From Stuttgart, Germany to Iwaki City, Japan, we take a look at 15 of the most extraordinarily-designed libraries. Stuttgart City Library in Stuttgart, Germany-Designed by Korean architect Eun Young Yi, the new Stuttgart City Library opened in 2011 to mixed reviews from locals, library enthusiasts, and architects. It’s been derided as a two-color Rubik’s Cube, […]... Continue Reading →
I often find myself in Midtown Manhattan near the iconic main building of the New York Public Library. So, for this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge featuring the word “rounded,” here are some shots taken in June, 2017 of the interior. via Rounded at the New York Public Library — The Linda Life
Great writing voice is the goal of every writer. However, voice is often the last thing to come to the surface when you’ve spent many, many hours on the page. (A million bad words, anyone?) There are two essential tenets to writing great voice, and I bullet point them here for you. Great Writing Voice… via... Continue Reading →
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