The European Space Agency’s historical comet landing of the spacecraft Rosetta in 2014 was an amazing feat I share about in this week’s podcast. First of all, imagine organizing a team of scientists and space engineers who design and launch a spacecraft with the goal of intersecting with a comet 500 million kilometers from Earth. […]
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
The Heart of Henry Quantum
Henry Quantum is a 40 year old man who lives in San Francisco with his wife Margaret. It's December 23rd, and Henry realizes he hasn't purchased a gift for his wife for Christmas. He decides he wants to buy her Chanel No. 5, and after a meeting at his advertising job, he takes a long lunch, determined to walk to Macy's and buy the perfume.
Except Henry's simple task takes him on a journey that has him thinking about physics, the stars, buddhism, the meaning of life, and Christmas songs. He's a bit absent minded, what with all the ruminations that continually fill Henry's mind. His marriage to Margaret is stale; she's always busy as a successful realtor, and disappointed in Henry's unfulfilled potential.
But on Henry's wanderings, he runs into Daisy. Their affair ended a few years past, but Daisy still loves Henry. She divorced her rich husband, and now lives in a modest home and is going to school for a doctorate in neuroscience. A bump into becomes a lunch, where it's clear Daisy still has feelings for Henry. Henry is no absent minded, dimwit of a husband to her--she sees all the wonderfulness of Henry that Margaret doesn't and perhaps never actually did see. Will Henry take this chance meeting as a sign that there's more for him in the universe?
The story is divided up into sections narrated by Henry, Margaret, and Daisy. It was very helpful to understand each character a bit better, and see just what drove each of them to be the people they are on that December 23rd. I can't say I liked Margaret much, but Daisy is delightful, and Henry, while his inability to stay focused on the here and now was a bit annoying, well...he was a bit endearing, for sure. So what starts out as a seemingly simple quest to buy perfume for his wife ends up being so much more for all three characters.
You'll just have to read it to find out what happens. It's a short read, and close enough to Christmas to make it a holiday read.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books for an advanced copy to read.
Rating: 7/10 for a very different, delightfully quirky novel about the choices we make in life. It's never to late for a do-over.
from Bookalicious Babe Book Reviews http://bookaliciousbabe.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-heart-of-henry-quantum.html
Say Goodbye to Crow’s Feet – Treating Crow’s Feet with Botox
Your eyes speak volumes about your age. As we get older, we start to see the signs of aging, especially around the eyes. Crow’s feet, the lines that form around your eyes when you smile, can begin to show permanently on your face, even while you are resting. Whether you are a man or a […]
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The #1 Thing You Need To Do To Achieve Breakthrough
Always wondering why you never hit breakthroughs in your life?
Are you doing the same thing again and again and expecting different results?
Are you tired of receiving the mundane, mediocre aspects that life has to offer?
It’s a very simple concept but it’s definitely not easy to do consistently.
You Want Extraordinary Results, Then You Need To Take Extraordinary Action
I meet so many people that want the crazy success stories in their career, relationship and faith. They want the massive changes in their life, they want the massive breakthroughs, but I see that they’re not willing to take the massive action to get there.
So take your relationship for example, if you want an ordinary marriage, then just do the ordinary things. Just know that ordinary marriages usually end in divorce. If you want a fruitful, abundant marriage that’s thriving and growing, then you can’t do the ordinary things that the average husband or wife does. Go above and beyond, differentiate yourself, go the extra mile, do the crazy loving things that people do in the movies and IF you are THAT determined and committed to doing that, I guarantee YOU WILL HAVE that extraordinary marriage that you’ve always wanted.
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Monday, November 7, 2016
1335 Howe by Onni in Vancouver Downtown
1335 Howe is another amazing development by Onni. This stunning project will consist of 120 luxury homes over 40 storey’s and will have 4 homes per floor, situated in the heart of downtown. Units in this project will consist of 2-3 and 4 bedroom homes and will range in size from 1,100 – 5,600 sq ft. 1335 Howe will have spectacular views of both English bay and False Creek and within walking distance a huge variety of outstanding bars,restaurants and shops.
Experience downtown living and be apart of an Amazing community and register now for more information and pricing.
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Calm the storm…you’re the principal!
Last spring we had a pretty ferocious hail storm that decimated many a home in our little Wylie, Texas. Literally, entire neighborhoods were inhabitable for a time and every roof on my street had to be replaced. Softball sized hail will do that! Now, every time we have thunder and rain, I have students who [...]
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Apple Pecan Sticky Buns
Apple Pecan Sticky Buns are perfect for fall weekends, best served piping hot and just out of the oven.
Today’s post for Apple Pecan Sticky Buns is a guest from Keith and Jackie of the delicious blog, Superman Cooks. If you’ve never visited their blog, I promise you’ll absolutely adore it. Be sure to check out their Broccoli Cheddar Mashed Potato Soup and their Butter Pecan Cheesecake Triangles – you can thank me later!
Picture a fall day: the leaves are turning brilliant colors, the sun is shining, and the air is brisk. The intoxicating smell of warm Apple Pecan Sticky Buns fills the house. Grab a cup of coffee, the newspaper and a few of these delectable treats and relax.
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