Book Review

Book Review: ‘Lighting their Fires: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World’, by Rafe Esquith

Every child has amazing capacities inherent in him, and these gems of inestimable value must be polished. Most parents and educators alike are more than eager to do so, but the question remains: how? Who better to ask this question to – and get an answer from – than Rafe Esquith. He has been a… Read More Book Review: ‘Lighting their Fires: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World’, by Rafe Esquith

Book Review, Fiction, Review, Women's Fiction

Book review: ‘Little Earthquakes’, by Jennifer Weiner

If you’re looking for a great, humorous, realistic yet inspirational read, then Jennifer Weiner’s books are for you. Of her many (good) books, Little Earthquakes is definitely my favorite one. While Jennifer Weiner is categorized as a Chick Lit author, the stigma associated with the genre is definitely challenged by books such as this one.… Read More Book review: ‘Little Earthquakes’, by Jennifer Weiner

Book Recommendation, Fiction, YA

Book Recommendation: ‘Beyond Suspicion’, by Catherine A. Winn

Happy Sunday!  I use Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week.  I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy recipe… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Beyond Suspicion’, by Catherine A. Winn

Non Fiction, Psychology

Book Review: ‘Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking’ by Susan Cain

One of the most powerful images I was taught as a child is that just as the beauty of a garden is in the diversity of the plants that compose it, so it is with mankind. One by one, obstacles to creating unity are coming down. This is due to many factors, one being thoughtful… Read More Book Review: ‘Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking’ by Susan Cain

Beauty Products, Food Products, Health Products, Product Review, Review

Product Review: Carrington Farms’ Virgin, Cold-Pressed, Organic Coconut Oil

It often feels like we in North American are caught in the middle of a coconut craze, and I have to admit, what with the number of personal anecdotes that abound, that it isn’t without reason.  While I don’t think anything is a magical cure-all, there are many great uses to coconut oil that warrants… Read More Product Review: Carrington Farms’ Virgin, Cold-Pressed, Organic Coconut Oil

Electronic, Music, Music Review, Pop, Review

Music Review: Just Walden – ‘From a Distant Land’

Austin, Texas band Just Walden self-released this month their second album, From a Distant Land. Similar to their debut High Street Barton Blues, Just Walden puts a keyboard at the centre of it all. Aaron Eichenseer (bass), Taylor Eichenseer (electric guitar), Danny Ferraro (vocals, piano, synthesizer), and Alex Margolin (drums) mix electronic pop sounds from… Read More Music Review: Just Walden – ‘From a Distant Land’

Ambient, Classical, Music, Music Review, Review

Music Review: Nashaat Salman – ‘Universal Melodies, Vol. 1’ EP

Nashaat Salman’s Universal Melodies EP, released last month, might fill a Yanni-less void through its well-crafted melodies that take listeners on journeys in different parts of the world. Putting together the exotic sounds of the Middle East and modern, electronic sounds that add to the latter, Salman, hailing from Meilen-Zurich in Switzerland, created musical landscapes… Read More Music Review: Nashaat Salman – ‘Universal Melodies, Vol. 1’ EP

Americana, Folk, Music Review, Pop, Review, Rock

Music Review: The Liquorsmiths – ‘This Book Belongs To’ EP

San Diego folk rockers The Liquorsmiths have put together a six-track EP titled This Book Belongs To. To be released August 21, 2015, it is an emotional, sincere, and engaging collection. The mainly folk ambiance that Drew Thams (vocals, guitar), Ryan Fischer (keyboards, drums, percussion), and Clayton Payne (drums, percussion) is also imbibed with rock… Read More Music Review: The Liquorsmiths – ‘This Book Belongs To’ EP

Book Review, Fiction, Review, Science Fiction

Book Review: ‘Reaching Angelica’, by Peter Riva {and Giveaway!}

About the author Peter Riva has worked for more than thirty years with the leaders in aerospace and space exploration.  His daytime job for more than forty years has been as a literary agent.  He resides in New York City. About the book In a massive spaceship destined for Alpha Centauri B, with a genesis… Read More Book Review: ‘Reaching Angelica’, by Peter Riva {and Giveaway!}

Book Review, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Review, Science Fiction, Thriller

Book Review: ‘The Path’, by Peter Riva { and Giveaway! }

About the author: Peter Riva has worked for more than thirty years with the leaders in aerospace and space exploration. His daytime job for more than forty years has been as a literary agent. He resides in New York City. About the book: All life on earth is about to be terminated by an entity… Read More Book Review: ‘The Path’, by Peter Riva { and Giveaway! }