Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t [...]

Reader’s Digest is chock-a-block with wonderful information. Everyone loves lists, tips, tricks and howtos. Reader’s Digest is one of the best places to find excellent information. Here are 27 ideas to get you started. Father’s Day, your living room, your romance, your sleep, even the pumpkin dump pie…all get a treatment here. Your closet is [...]

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THE GREAT I AM This is just typical of what the world thinks of followers of Jesus Christ. Me? I am so there… at the feet of the GREAT I AM. Garden Fire Twice Born Design

“Never write more than two pages on any subject.” How is your new year’s resolution to read more and write better holding up? After tracing the fascinating story of the most influential writing style guide of all time and absorbing advice on writing from some of modern history’s most legendary writers, here comes some priceless [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

“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

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: + [...]