Entries by bronwynr

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Could we call “Love Story” a classic, or is it trash?

Emily Farrell makes a good case for " classic". 'Love Story' is a readable classic, she writes, Forty years after it was written, it still draws teens to its universal issues. Is it better to read "Love Story" by the late Erich Segal, who died recently, or "Hamlet," by the really late playwright William Shakespeare? […]

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Finish Strong

The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and the New Orleans Saints used Dan Green's book Finish Strong for their season's theme! You can watch the movie of the book here

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Internal Power: Seven Doorways to Self Discovery

In this overview from the book by Harold W. Becker, Internal Power, Seven Doorways to Self Discovery, we find ourselves in a Grand Hallway with seven doorways representing our potential. Each doorway leads us into greater insight, understanding and personal awareness. The hallway represents our inner selves while the doorways help us recognize our journey […]

How to always have a tidy office (or house, or garage!)

    I learnt something as I unpacked my bags recently. I'd just returned from a 3-day trip to regional towns around New Zealand. I pulled out some items I needed immediately and then caught myself thinking, ‘I'll finish unpacking later.' ‘No you won't. You'll do it now!' said the little voice on my shoulder. […]