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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Combat Covid-19’s Consequences with Creativity
I don’t know if the news that came out yesterday regarding the novel coronavirus, aka Covid-19, shook you as much as it did me. I do know that as more events are canceled, and we’re asked to self-isolate, or self-quarantine, we’re going to have a lot of time on our hands. Those of us who are sports fans, fans of wrestling, fans of parades, those of us who love going to movie theaters, plays, or operas, and those of us who made travel plans or other plans that involved meeting with people are going to need to find something else to do. Those of us who get the virus are also going to need some way to occupy our time. We need to combat Covid-19’s consequences.
Continue readingArbat in Moscow Photos: Check them out
While visiting the U.S. Embassy, we had a lot of time to walk around Arbat in Moscow. We went to the Patriarch Pond and to Bulgakov’s House, where he wrote “The Master and Margarita” (affiliate link).
Alexei Nikolaevich Tolstoy 
Alexei Nikolaevich Tolstoy 
Cool Stair Railing 
Neat sculpture and painting on building 
Neat sculpture and painting on building 
Ice Skating Rink 
2020 
Year of the Rat 
Street art 
Street painting 
Dramatist Gorin 
Pushkin 
The museum of the history of Russian Chocolate was closed.
‘Millionaire Success Habits’ Starts with the Habits to Help You Succeed
Yes, I broke down and ordered Dean Graziosi’s “Millionaire Success Habits.” If you’re not familiar with Graziosi, he has made his money in real estate, motivational speaking, and is working on what he and Tony Robbins call “The Knowledge Industry Business,” and he wants to share everything he’s learned with you.
Continue readingMoscow’s Patriarch Pond: ‘Master and Margarita’ Opening Scene
Moscow’s Patriarch Pond and its park are the setting for Bulgakov’s opening of “Master and Margarita” (affiliate link). It also pays homage to Russian Fablist Ivan Krilov. Check out our photos of Bulgakov’s home.
Continue reading‘Just One More Thing’ Explores Falk’s Life and Work
Peter Falk insists his “Just One More Thing” is NOT an autobiography. It’s rather a collection of amusing short stories from his life, and who am I to argue with Columbo? No matter how you categorize the book, it is amusing, entertaining, insightful, and very easy to read. It’ll make you want to see his earlier works. (Please note, this article contains affiliate links. If you order the item from one of these links, I make a little bit of money, and it doesn’t cost you anything extra.)
Continue readingWhere Bulgakov Developed ‘Master and Margarita’
Mikhail Bulgakov developed his classic “Master and Margarita” in this house in Moscow.
Continue reading‘Anne of Green Gables,’ ‘Anne of Avonlea’ Improve Imagination and Compassion
(Note: This review contains affiliate links; if you make a purchase using the affiliate links, I get a commission. You still pay the same rate you would without using the link) In the same vein as “Winnie the Pooh” and “A Christmas Carol,” “Anne of Green Gables” and “Anne of Avonlea” are stories that everyone should take the time to read and savor. The two books are full of melodrama, comedy, tragedy and the daydreams and love of a young girl and here neighbors. Here, everyone is accepted for who they are, even if they all have their faults.
Continue readingMoscow’s Sweet Museum in Arbat
Moscow’s Sweet Museum in Arbat combines color and shape to create a wonderland inspired by every child’s dreams (and dentist’s nightmares). Take a look at the mirror hall and see thousands of you, swing through the saccharin pink of the first hall, or jump into the blue and white candy pit. You can spend a wonderful moment here satisfying your sweet tooth without worrying about cavities.
Continue reading‘Onward’ Returns Pixar Original Storytelling Magic to Cinema
Spoiler Alert: There may or may not be spoilers for the movie “Onward” in this review. Read at your own risk, or bookmark this page and go see the film. Come back to read the review after.
Penguinate! Positive Creativity 