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How do you carry your books on the go? A suitcase just for your books? Your spouse won’t be so happy about it unless she/he got one of his own. Thanks to technology, we have “hacks” that make our life more comfortable, and in this particular case, our reading life more effortless. I’m talking about …

My love for the phrase ‘Food for Thought’ is enormous. (Yes, I used the word enormous because the word huge is overrated.) Is one of those phrases that are blasted out daily not only to my teenage son, who is going through the know-it-all phase but also to myself. When I need to ponder deeply …

It has been a while since I wrote here on the blog, about five months. There is no valid excuse; however, the time off helped me heal. During my time off, I learned that there’s no correct way to grieve. Last November, I lost my grandmother. She was more than that; she was my mom, …

You may think I am overstating the title or doing a click-bait. No. I am serious about these two. In fact, you may have heard of them. No restraint on their words. One writes with uncanny wit and the other with unapologetic sharpness. I’m talking about José Saramago and Ursula K. Le Guin.   Both …

Type 1 Diabetes is hard to live with, but looking at the bright side of things is always a great way to overcome struggles and using music is a must to my belief. If you are not familiar with Type 1 Diabetes, you can read info about it here, here, and here. I live with this disease …

Have you ever begin to read a book and you don’t feel the connection? Reading is more than a connection and books are more than medium. Our first instinct is to blame the book or the author: “Not a good book,” “I didn’t like it,”  “The author is bland,” whatever your expression we start ramming …

Once upon a time, there was a blog that started with a mission to share the owner’s interests about what she felt a burning passion.

The Word of the Year is a big deal, not because it is a trend nowadays, but because it represents you. The way you want to live this year will be a reflection of that word.  Last year I chose the word Challenge, and oh boy do I challenged myself and the universe play along with …

New Year, New Goals. That’s how it goes, right? So, let’s talk about goals. First, if you are looking for a post about how to set goals, I am sorry this is not it. I can recommend you this post by my friend Linda from Witte’s World, she will show you how to set your S.M.A.R.T. …

If you love to read, I would like to invite you to join me in this challenge and lets read 52 books during 2019. No shame involved if you don’t read 52 books. To be honest, I am not sure I will be able to achieve such a challenge, but I for sure try my best. This …

“Communication is a science, not an art”, said my son. “Why not art?”, I inquired. Without a blink, he responded, “Because art should be beautiful and meaningful.”   The words uttered by a 13-year-old boy on a casual Tuesday afternoon started a deep conversation on how we communicate and why is so important to learn …

The month of July was full of potential. I had set goals on a personal and work level. Right off the bat, my plans went to the trash can. It was evident that I needed some time off, take a step back and regroup.   When faced with problems you have two options: 1. Deal …

“I cannot sleep unless I am surrounded by books”, said the great Jorge Luis Borges. I on the contrary, just need to close my eyes. As a mom of two little ones that are the equivalent of 4, 8 pm comes around and I’m ready for some Zzz’s.   I love to read don’t get me …

Today I would like to explain why I named my blog Pacemaker.  But before I get to it, let me start by explaining why I didn’t name the website that name. The website name Pacemaker Blog was taken. And after playing with the name I didn’t feel comfortable with any of the variations. That’s why …

Perhaps you have read the Bible and felt that certain words just stuck with you. Today, I’d like to share 12 powerful Bible verses that I treasure deeply. There are many more, since every time I read the Bible there’s a word for me there.   If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just …

As part of my learning process and of my challenges this year, I joined Toastmasters. As their slogan reads “Every Toastmaster’s journey starts with a single speech”. My journey was no different. I started with my Ice Breaker Speech, which I named “A Change in Latitude”.  I’m sharing it with you too. ** Edited some …

I decided to start a blog because I want to share my thoughts with the world. Not that I am an expert in anything, far from it. Not scientific methods or any similar things. I’m just a woman that has things to say, that has been in tough situations and have overcome them. Sharing what has …

Scott Fish was the last Betta fish we bought. After four failed attempts to own a fish, Scott was going to be our last one. We had a long talked and got into an agreement that, whatever happened to the fish it was going to be the last one. I could not bear the tears …

What does live your life at your own pace mean? It means living on your terms. It’s a life that will make sense only to you because you are doing life in your way.  When you find joy in all the things you do, you have a joyous and fulfilled life. Sometimes, it is not …

Earlier this month I got a comment where I was called philosophical twit. Best compliment ever. I could not read in the tone it was expressed if it was that or as a mockery. Either way, I took it the best way possible and let me tell you: I love it! A great name for …