World Book Night – I am giving away “Touching the Void”
World Book Night is on April 23rd 2012 . I applied to be a giver and chose a book " The Time Treveller's Wife" as my first choice as I thought it would be a great book to give. Easy to read, heart-warming story, and a very interesting take on the classic...
Why you will fail to have a great career – TED talk
There are many reasons for not following our spark - dreams and passion - and making a successful business. This is a college professor's view on "Why you will fail to have a great career". Only 15 minutes and worth it to unearth any excuses buried deep. One of a...
Women who inspire me – Dolly Parton on International Women’s Day
Dolly Parton has sung some fantastic songs. How do I know? Because I enjoy singing along with her in the car or at home. There’s no better test. (Hey I am ENFP in Myers Briggs). I defy anyone to not join in with “9 to 5” - loudly. It is music that is made for...
International Women’s Day – Women who inspire
"I W D 2012 Theme: Connecting girls, inspiring futures. Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of...
Reading on the Kindle – Dickens’ “Bleak House”
"Bleak House" progress report. Normally I enjoy reading, but tend to do so at the end of the day. and if the book is Because this is a big complex book I have had a completely different approach to my normal reading. How is it working out? 1. Yes the commitment to...
Happy Birthday Charles Dickens – Anniversary Reading
Charles Dickens is 200! He is being acknowledged as one of Britain's greatest writers... and I am ashamed to say that although I have enjoyed the stories of his books I have not particularly enjoyed his writing. Now is the time to read his work again. Hey, it is his...