Category Archives: Books

Do You Have a Reading Plan?

Do you stumble across the books you read, or do you have a reading plan? I have never embarked upon a systematic reading plan, other than required reading lists for courses I was taking. Among people I know – and

Do You Have a Reading Plan?

Do you stumble across the books you read, or do you have a reading plan? I have never embarked upon a systematic reading plan, other than required reading lists for courses I was taking. Among people I know – and

12 Months of Celebration! – 2013 Goals

My goal this year is to have things to enjoy and look forward to every single month. I usually do – by chance – but this year I want to avoid both the lulls and the overbooked months I had

12 Months of Celebration! – 2013 Goals

My goal this year is to have things to enjoy and look forward to every single month. I usually do – by chance – but this year I want to avoid both the lulls and the overbooked months I had

2012 Goal Update: Month 12 and Year-End Report

I will zip through my December updates and tell you how my goals worked out for the year. Kulture Goals: See 12 concerts Goal status: PASS – 10 events over 15 nights; saw 40 bands Rom and I bought tickets

2012 Goal Update: Month 12 and Year-End Report

I will zip through my December updates and tell you how my goals worked out for the year. Kulture Goals: See 12 concerts Goal status: PASS – 10 events over 15 nights; saw 40 bands Rom and I bought tickets

2012 Goal Update: Month 11

Oi, end of November – that means all my goals should be 92% complete or better! Let’s have a look. Concerts Goal: 12 for the year Attended: 10 events including two 3-day festivals, saw 39 bands Status: Exceeded Rom and

2012 Goal Update: Month 11

Oi, end of November – that means all my goals should be 92% complete or better! Let’s have a look. Concerts Goal: 12 for the year Attended: 10 events including two 3-day festivals, saw 39 bands Status: Exceeded Rom and

2012 Goal Update: Month 10

It is 5/6 of the way through the year – that is 83% ! I have been reporting my progress on: Going to concerts and movies Reading books and watching DVDs Going to restaurants Making Real Food at home Planned

2012 Goal Update: Month 10

It is 5/6 of the way through the year – that is 83% ! I have been reporting my progress on: Going to concerts and movies Reading books and watching DVDs Going to restaurants Making Real Food at home Planned

2012 Goal Update: Month 9

Here is my progress on my personal goals (or lack thereof) for September. I must admit I am looking forward to setting new goals in January, but I can hold out for 3 more months! Kulture If I didn’t have

2012 Goal Update: Month 9

Here is my progress on my personal goals (or lack thereof) for September. I must admit I am looking forward to setting new goals in January, but I can hold out for 3 more months! Kulture If I didn’t have

What Kind of Reader Are You?

I wasn’t thinking of paper books versus e-books! I mean, what do you choose to read and where do you get it? As a bibliophile, I read everything in sight – I notice anything in print near me, and compulsively

What Kind of Reader Are You?

I wasn’t thinking of paper books versus e-books! I mean, what do you choose to read and where do you get it? As a bibliophile, I read everything in sight – I notice anything in print near me, and compulsively

2012 Goal Update: Month 8

Here is an update on my annual goals for August. Kulture: Concerts On July 30, Rom and I went to see Slash. He played with Myles Kennedy, the singer with Alterbridge, who has one of those Classic Rock-type voices. I

2012 Goal Update: Month 8

Here is an update on my annual goals for August. Kulture: Concerts On July 30, Rom and I went to see Slash. He played with Myles Kennedy, the singer with Alterbridge, who has one of those Classic Rock-type voices. I

Things I Track

I track so very many things…it is second nature to me. I know I’m not alone in this, and that’s why I started An Exacting Life! Here is a list of all the things I track on a regular basis.

Things I Track

I track so very many things…it is second nature to me. I know I’m not alone in this, and that’s why I started An Exacting Life! Here is a list of all the things I track on a regular basis.

2012 Goal Update: Month 7

Here’s how I fared on my 2012 goals in July! Kulture – Concerts On Canada Day, Rom and I went for a stroll at Fisherman’s Wharf in the hot sun, on a weathered boardwalk over the dune grass. You could

2012 Goal Update: Month 7

Here’s how I fared on my 2012 goals in July! Kulture – Concerts On Canada Day, Rom and I went for a stroll at Fisherman’s Wharf in the hot sun, on a weathered boardwalk over the dune grass. You could