How, why, and where we consume the written word Photo by Nong Vang on Unsplash Most of us say we don’t have time for it. And yet — we do it every day. It is as common as it is complex, for though we are continually reading, the process of seeing and deriving meaning from a series of … Continue reading The Science of Reading
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A look at the written word in relation to the world. Is writing a science, or is it an art? There are plenty of voices out there - loud ones - that passionately claim it’s either one or the other. Sometimes writing is exacting and precise, with clearly defined codes. It breaks through ignorance or … Continue reading Is Writing Science or Art?
Tips for Building a More Disciplined Mind in a Distracted World Source: Elena Taranenko on Unsplash What Focus Is The term “focus” likely brings some imagery to mind — a meditation cushion surrounded by glowing candles, glasses perched upon a searching face, the lamp icon on the Spotify playlist… While these may point to some strategies for … Continue reading How to Focus When You Just Can’t
Wahoo! What a rush. I'm reminded of the first time I took a website live, back in 1999. A die-hard Harry Potter fan and a frequent visitor at the Sonoma County library (downtown regional branch, thank you), I checkout out a copy of "HTML for Dummies" to create my own fan page. My site lived … Continue reading And – we’re live!
