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January 26, 2011

10 “Rules of Life” from Tolstoy. What Are Your Rules?

Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or List Day. This Wednesday: 10 “Rules of Life” from Tolstoy. I have a love/hate relationship with Tolstoy. I love his fiction, and for that reason keep feeling compelled to learn more about his life, but then am driven away by his faults. I should stay away from Tolstoy biographies and just read his novels. … →

July 10, 2010

“True Life Is Lived When Tiny Changes Occur.”

“True life is lived when tiny changes occur.” –Leo Tolstoy * A friend told me to check out The Blah, Blah, Blahg (love the name). When I went there, I saw why — the writer was writing about her thoughts about a happiness project. * There’s been a lot of interest in the one-page discussion guide for book groups. Because … →

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