New Year Resolutions You Can Actually Keep by bookshelfbattle

Photo of toy pig pigging out in a colorful cupcake

Hate resolutions? Standards too high? Bookshelfbattle to the rescue!…

Guest Blog Post: “A Wish List for a Better Life,” in Julie Morris’ exact words

Photo looking down neck of a guitar

Is New Year's when you resolve to improve your life? A life and career coach, as well as a blogger, Julie Morris recommends we start this very minute... We all want to be happier, smarter, healthier… better, right? Well, there’s nothing wrong with wanting a little self-improvement.  But there’s no rule out there that says… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: “A Wish List for a Better Life,” in Julie Morris’ exact words

Magic: David Sedaris Makes a List

Author David Sedaris

If you don’t already know who David Sedaris is, you should. He’s a great writer, that’s why -- moreover, he’s a fabulous performer of his writings. His most recent book is least like his prior books. For those new to his writing, it’s easier to start with any of his older books. His recent, “Theft… Continue reading Magic: David Sedaris Makes a List

Magic: Leonardo da Vinci Journaled and Affirmed by da-AL

The Vitruvian Man (c. 1485) Accademia, Venice, by Leonardo da Vinci. Photo by Luc Viatour / https://Lucnix.be

When Leonardo da Vinci died, the amazing all-things Renaissance man who changed the world forever as an engineer, a scientist, an artist, a sculptor, an architect, a chef, and a bazillion other things — his final words amounted to the effect of, “Forgive me for not having accomplished everything I set out to do.” Let… Continue reading Magic: Leonardo da Vinci Journaled and Affirmed by da-AL

Argentine Tango Elegante: Another brief class video by da-AL

My and my honey dancing Argentine Tango Elegante

Many thanks to our great teachers, Alyssa and Martin. Enjoy ... https://youtu.be/9Z2PTRYwrfc&rel=0 When's the last time you danced with your honey?