Monthly Archives: May 2012

LIZZ FREE OR DIE by Lizz Winstead

As I was reading LIZZ FREE OR DIE last night and this morning, laughing hysterically to the point that I had to blow my nose several times, I kept thinking, How lucky I am to have the kind of work … Continue reading

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LIFE, ON THE LINE by Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas

My favorite quote from LIFE, ON THE LINE is, “You can’t decide to turn creativity on or off.  All you can do is present yourself with interesting problems and try to find solutions.”  This insight from Chef Grant Achatz captures … Continue reading

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THE UNCOMMON READER by Alan Bennett

If you like to read, and since you’re reading this blog I think we can assume you do, then you will probably enjoy THE UNCOMMON READER, Alan Bennett’s novella which answers the question, “What if The Queen of England started … Continue reading

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