Couch Surfing—The internet has made it easy to find alternative housing arrangements. whether you are traveling as a tourist, are on a visa run or are a full-time nomad. There are scores of couch surfing matchmaker sites, with different business models. They can also be used as temporary housing while you look for a place [...]

I love this photo. The Artwork of Charles Vess is positively among my favorite illustrations of all time. This is an illustration from the 20th anniversary of “Moonheart” by Charles De Lint. I love the bookstore and the concept that Vess has impersonated with Merry Dancers Old Book and Antique Emporium. Lovely. Exceptional ambiance. Draws [...]

Encourage Your Heart And Nourish Your Soul 21 Ways To Build Yourself Up And Brighten Your Day Are you looking for simple ways to encourage your heart and nourish your soul? These 21 soul nourishing tips will give you plenty of inspiration. Read through them and and choose one to implement today. Take time to [...]

“Watching a child’s laughter teaches a candle’s flame how to dance.” ~ Dr. SunWolf “There is nothing better in the world, in the whole of life, than to hear children laugh.” ~ed parton

One evening, an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside all people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ inside us all. “One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” “The other is [...]

Seek the Truth in God… follow Jesus… ask all the right questions… make good choices… you only get one life… everything you do and choose today… is forever… ~ed parton

A high school science teacher wanted to demonstrate a concept to his students. He takes a large-mouth jar and places several large rocks in it. He then asks the class, “Is it full?” “Unanimously, the class reply, “Yes!” The teacher then takes a bucket of gravel and pours it into the jar. The small rocks [...]

Remember today, for it is the beginning. Today marks the start of a brave new future. A previous article, 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself, was well received by most of our readers, but several of you suggested that we follow it up with a list of things to start doing. In one reader’s [...]

STEAMPUNK: Defining the Indefinable “STEAMPUNK = Mad Scientist Inventor [invention (steam x airship or metal man/baroque stylings) x (pseudo) Victorian setting] + progressive or reactionary politics x adventure plot.” (Steampunk Bible , Jeff Vandermeer) A hero is implied in the equation, but for those of us who love our romance, we also need to: + [...]

The 30 books listed here are of unparalleled prose, packed with wisdom capable of igniting a new understanding of the world. Everyone should read these books before their 30th birthday. Most of them you can read free online. Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse – A powerful story about the importance of life experiences as they relate [...]