The Benefits of Reading a Book Twice

There are so many interesting books out there that reading the same book twice may seem like the ultimate indulgence. But the benefits justify it. Reading it twice helps you become a better writer The first time, we tend to read for plot. We pay more attention to events and characters. It’s the way our … Continue reading The Benefits of Reading a Book Twice

What To Do When You Want to Write But Don’t Know What to Write

It happens some days -- you want to write, you feel you have to, but you just don't know how to start. It's not that you don't have ideas. You have too many. Write anything Anything that comes to mind. However bad or embarrassing. You don't have to show it to the world, not all … Continue reading What To Do When You Want to Write But Don’t Know What to Write

The Pleasure of Cooking Your Own Food

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Cooking my meals is one of the best parts of my day. I wouldn't trade it for restaurant dishes or ready-made microwave treats. I'll Let You in On a Secret... My mother's isn't a good cook. Alas, she never was. When I was a kid, she used to plead with me to eat her chicken soup. … Continue reading The Pleasure of Cooking Your Own Food