A difference between like and love
I love this quote, (though it is probably not by the Buddha as I originally thought!) Every relationship we have with another person in our life is like a flowering plant. If the relationship is strong, the plant grows strong and offers lots of flowers to both of us. We can usually tell the value […]
Reading Rights, Part B!
Perhaps my background is warped! After all, I was an English teacher and I have owned a bookstore! So perhaps reading is an inflated value that I have? I am blessed with the love of reading and read I do-a lot! Science fiction, romance, histories, biographies, how-to, philosophy.. I’ve even been accused of reading the back […]
Reader’s Bill of Rights? Part A
Who knew?! There’s a “Bill of Rights” for us readers by French author, Daniel Pennac. I was tickled to find his revealing list and started thinking of some of my own. Let me know if any of these resonate with you and if you have found others! 1. The right to not read. […]
Change your language, change your life
We are often careless with our words. It shouldn’t surprise us, though, that the words we use are affecting our life. Be careful what words you are choosing to say. If something can be called scary, can it also be called exciting? If something can be called boring, can it also be called calming? If something you want is […]
Quirky thoughts on my birthday!
Today is my birthday! Join me in exploring some “wisdom” below. Please pick your favorite one and let me know your favorite in the comment section at the end. “They” say… 1. Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the more you have, the longer you live. 2. Drive carefully…It’s not only cars that can be […]