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Life in a Pinball Machine
Thoughts on the past and plotting a way forward . . .This week includes another birthday and the end of a year that has been beyond anything we could have imagined. In my own way, I take stock.
Nonfiction Book Proposals—Is Yours Irresistible?
Don’t underestimate the importance of a well-crafted, thoughtful book proposal for your nonfiction project!
Taking the Thunder Road
What are your daydreams? Queen of an alternative universe? Las Vegas showgirl? Whipping all comers at the U.S. Open?
On the Road Again: Tasting Tours
Love munchin’, crunchin’, and slurpin'? One of the great pleasures when traveling, whether to the nearest big city or across continents, is sampling food and drink. This summer while I was out in the Pacific Northwest, I was reminded that signing up for tasting tours is a fun way to explore a destination.
Beyond Falling in Love: Art Expertise for Collectors
The sleek lines and jazzy interior of the new Mercedes-Benz roadster catches our eyes, but our appreciation deepens when we look beyond its sexy appearance to understand its exceptional engineering. When it comes to collecting art, the same is true—knowing what lies beneath an artwork’s physical appeal multiplies our enjoyment.
The Challenge: Embracing Change
Each fall I set aside time to consider how my life is going and whether or not I’ve veered away from how I want to live. I forge my goals for the coming months. One of those goals is always “embrace change.” Ha! Like saying it makes it happen.
An Open Space of My Own
Back when Pluto was a planet and the moon was made of cheese, I had a very early sense of myself as a Westerner. That is, as a person born and shaped by the American West.