Posts Tagged ‘history’
Rich Conversations: 017. Milly Moves to the Farm
Show notes from episode 017 of Rich Conversations. Milly Moves to the Farm released today, but the process behind Milly Moves to Farm started last year in November at the Chicago book release party for my previous book, Homeless but Human. I was sitting at a table, chatting with Ken Ferguson, and he mentioned that…
Read MoreBook Rec: A Little History of the World
A Little History of the World invites you on a journey through time, revealing ideas and discoveries that help us understand our world today. I visited New York recently. Within my four days there, I ventured to The Met three times; it’s the most impressive museum I’ve ever been in. Of course I wanted…
Read MoreDear Ricardo: The Best Way to Spend a Snow Day
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events. January 28, 2019 Dear Ricardo, It snowed eight inches last night. The drifts remind me of the tundra in nature documentaries. Aside from the inconvenience, it truly is a beautiful sight. Fields of…
Read MoreWiki Rabbit Hole: Reclaimed Lumber to The Little Mermaid
Turn a borderline-addictive habit into an opportunity to learn more about the world. It’s been a while since I performed my last Wiki Rabbit Hole exercise, but I noticed something: I referenced information I learned on multiple occasions. It worked for me—and it’s fun! Here’s a refresher on the concept: I often used…
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