Metal In The Work
Metal, a product we find in thousands of products today: cars, buildings, planes, space ships, boats, doorknobs, tools, lamps, windows,...
Writing Eclipse!
In 1966, the television series Star Trek came on the air. This series was about a talented group of a multicultural individuals traveling...
Barbara's Gift Idea
Hello Friends! I got to share this gift idea. A Silver-Plated Serving Spoon with Cookbook Book Journal. On Etsy, we have curated...
Where is the Steno Pad?
Steno Pads have continued to be a staple for writing our thoughts, ideas, and to-do list. In spite of modern technology, we still enjoy...
Bibliophagist? Yes, I am!
“A book is my Narnia of words waiting to be lived!” B.A. Sam My name is Barbara A. Sam and I am a Bibliophagist! No apologies here,...
My Talking Journal
One day during my morning writing in my (retired book) journal, The Charm of Fine Manners, I was intensely writing the words of my inner...
Journaling 101
“Journaling is like whispering to one’s self and listening at the same time.” Mina Murray in Brain Stoker’s Dracula Hello Friends! I...
Doors of Life
Hello!!!!!!! I belong to a book club, Ancora Imparo-Latin for “I am still learning”. We had our gathering this past week, and Laurie...
Words Do Have Magic
Often, I am awed over the influential power words have on our lives. One word placed next to another and then another, and another,...
Book Huntress on the Prowl
My sister Barbara and I are book huntresses. We scout for vintage, forgotten, well-lived books that are in need of a new home, new life,...