The first book on my reading list this year will be “On Writing (and Writers): A Miscellany of Advice and Opinions” by C.S. Lewis (November 29, 1898–November 22, 1963), one of my favorite storytellers. His love of the written word was rivaled only by his love of God and belief in the inherent dignity of … Read more
I often describe myself as a reader and a writer. But there is one self-label that doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves — lifelong learner. That part of myself is on the never-ending path of self-improvement, an endeavor that is nourished, among other things, by Coursera. Case in point: “The Modern and the … Read more
I never thought I’d become a Buddhist when I launched my mindfulness blog in 2017. It started as a secular practice: a few yoga classes during the week and daily meditation to soothe my mind. But as time went on, I noticed how good it was for well-being. So I decided to learn more about … Read more
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is America’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its roughly 6,000 members; … Read more