Sometimes, we find the unexpected in front of us, and it will startle us. Sometimes, it will make us laugh; or maybe we will be in awe. But it’s unique enough that it always demands we take a…

Welcome back to my Writer’s Tips March edition. In these curated tips, Deborah Jay shares a great checklist for First Pages in our Books, Hugh Roberts with tips on what our About Pages should…

As I'm very certain most of my readers know, I've been trying to practice my Stoic beliefs more strictly recently and having the flu was an interesting experience because of that. Usually, I tend to feel really depressed when I'm not feeling well. But with Stoicism by my side I tried to remain more positive. Instead of spending my days feeling sorry for myself, I ended up doing a lot of Stoic readings and practices like meditation.

Our next-door neighbors, who are in their late 80s, still take ocean cruises regularly. Miyoko always explains to me upon their return, “I don’t cook, so we have to go!” She’s a very funny lady. On…

7 Writing Tips to Overcome Self-Doubt: My Personal Journey As a writer, one of the most challenging obstacles I’ve faced is overcoming self-doubt. Whether you’re drafting your first blo…

Amadeus, Miloš Forman, Peter Shaffer, Alexander Pushkin, F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, 4K UHD, Warner Bros. Pictures, music, history

At my age, it’s pretty rare when I am pulled back into the earliest movies I ever watched in my youth; ones where I felt a connecting moment or moments to events or characters. In a strange coincid…

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