Tag: inspiration
I truly believe that imagination is one of the most powerful–and important–forces on the planet. It lifts our hearts, minds, and spirits; it is the driving force behind the …
There’s nothing more memorable than traveling the world, seeing the sights of a new land, learning the culture, hearing the unfamiliar sounds of a foreign tongue, and (my favorite) …
Over the past five weeks I have collected book lists from people in diverse sections of the art world. The series of articles started with Kendra Deen, a photographer …
You’ve spent years writing that book. Poured your heart into every word, typed until your fingers ached, edited until your eyes twitched. Then, one day you look at the fat …
Brian Floriani is on a mission: over the past seven years, he has distributed more than seven million books to children in the Chicago area. And he plans to give …
For those of us who received an education, reading books have always been an essential part of our learning. As we get older, we learn to analyze the texts …
Need some ideas on how to incorporate your love of literature into your home decorating? Not to worry–the following is a list of the most creative and interesting ways …
It’s impossible to become a great writer overnight; becoming a better writer takes hard work, time, and dedication. However, creative writing is an incredibly rewarding and useful skill that’s …
If you are ever in the mood for an enlightening, very amusing, and absolutely brilliant little novel, I highly recommend The Screwtape Letters, by the one and only C.S. …
France: the land of light and love, frustration and disillusionment. Most of us have dreamed of going there at some point. Some of us have even achieved that dream. …
Although we live in a time where people have once again divided themselves amongst various categories, we all have the same goal in mind: the happiness and wellbeing of our loved …
You know the feeling: you are on a deadline to come up with an amazing proposal, write a story or complete a project. Your head is empty, the screen in …
Life is often a cluster of emotions, changes, and hardships. And, a lot of the time, life doesn’t ask our permission before throwing all sorts of random happenings at …
It’s only been two days since the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States and there have been a wave of emotions: anger, confusion, …
Exercising is one of those activities that I think people either love or hate. There’s rarely a gray area. Me? It all depends on the type of exercise I’m …
It is the beginning of November. Not only is it Movember, it’s also National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo. If you are participating right now or want to participate …
At age 3, I learned that I was very different from most kids. It was then I learned that my left ear had permanent and complete hearing loss. At …
In a perfect world, my home would have a magical reading space in every room. It would be modern, cozy, and covered in words. This collection of unique home …
R.J. Palacio introduced us to Auggie Pullman in her debut, New York Times bestseller, Wonder. Auggie is a ten year-old boy born with a caniofacial disorder. The book begins as …
Halloween is a great time to use your creativity. You can express yourself when you dress up in your costumes or decorate your house. Why not express your love …