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Greed. Avarice. Rapacity. However, in this case, its greedily reading books. From the likes of Bill Gates, through Bill Clinton to Elon Musk, successful people are invariably greedy readers. I was reading about these influencers, and their similarities in outlook struck me. I did some background reading,…
Fotos and content by Lupita Franco Peimbert (Travel) – St. Rémy de Provence is a beautiful small town in the south of France. It is great for talking long walks around the town, sit at coffee shops and restaurants, buy aromatic soaps, Provencal ceramics, and art, and hike around Les Alpilles, the small mountain range (little Alpes) … More St. Rémy de Provence
Photos and text by Lupita Franco Peimbert. (Culture) – Considered popular art in Mexico and Latin America, the Alebrijes are colorful creatures or friendly little monsters made of cardboard, paper-mache, and occasionally from Copal wood. There is some mysticism attached to these dreamy pieces, as many believe they are representations of something special: guardian angels … More Friendly Little Monsters Called Alebrijes.
By Lupita Franco Peimbert (Film) – Coco, the story of a kid desperate to become a musician despite his family’s strong opposition, is one inspiring story. It is the saga of those daring to follow their dreams no matter how far away they seem from reality. But Coco offers a lot more than that. It … More “Coco” Is a Dream Come True!
By Lupita Franco Peimbert. As a long-time single person and having my siblings and relatives in another country, I’ve experienced all kinds of Thanksgiving gatherings –and all kinds of feelings. This year, I spent Thanksgiving first at a sunrise ceremony, then at a casino in Redding. Last year and the years prior, as a single … More Single on Thanksgiving. Time to Own It.
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. Albert Schweitzer
The Teachings of Khalil Gibran: “On Giving,” Timely During The Holidays. By Lupita Franco Peimbert. (Culture) – An immigrant from Lebanon, Khalil Gibran books and teaching have inspired a generation. With “The Voice of The Master,” “The Prophet,” and other thought-provoking books, he left a legacy. “Though he considered himself to be mainly a painter, … More Khalil Gibran Wrote This About Giving.
Hiking the East Weaver Creek Trail. … More Autumn in Northern California.
For many of the single women in the world right now –for single men too, it feels like an eternal quest to find someone you truly connect with. And while you continue living alone, fighting your fights, doing your things, following your dreams…that very intimate desire to have a special, unique connection with another human … More To Single Women: Don’t Settle, Just Be.
(San Francisco Bay Area) – The struggles 3 Palestinian-Israeli women face in a world that is part old and part new show us that the traditions and values in the Arab World as contrasting as universal. Very. Women still face the punishment and stigma given by those who think women should behave in a certain way … More In Between – At The Jewish Film Festival.
(Film ) – Finding Oscar is an outstanding documentary about the 1982 horrific acts against the peaceful people in Dos Erres, a Guatemalan village. It is for audiences that care about world events, peace, and justice. A high quality piece of storytelling, Finding Oscar is a true story that touches you not only … More This Film Will Make You Cry.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Culture) – It started as the Sunset Piano Project; a filmmaker following the adventures of Mauro ffortissimo and his passion for pianos, music, and rebellious acts of culture. Dean Mermell and crew followed this man through the coast, sunsets, whales, old buildings, and the streets of San Francisco, documenting the moving act of … More Twelve Pianos to Co-Create Culture
(Nature) – Spectacular wildflowers bloom in more than three acres of land owned by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in what in 2003 was designated as an ecological reserve at Table Mountain, seven miles North of Oroville. To the hundreds of visitors that come from near and far every year, this is just … More Wildflowers Over Table Mountain.
San Francisco has a soccer team finally, the SF Deltas, and they are aiming to unite while playing. That simple, and very clear: they look to promote multiculturalism, to use a sport as a way and reminder that we are all one and basically the same. All this while mastering one of the oldest sports … More This Soccer Team Will Inspire You.
(Travel) It takes about 4 hours by train if you leave from the Emeryville or Oakland stations. In that time you can read, browse online, write, respond to emails or think while sitting comfortably. It is amazingly a short trip and one ideal way to travel fromt the San Francisco Bay Area to the San … More To Fresno By Train.
(Life) – When everybody else seems to have someone beloved close by, but you don’t; when regardless of your victories and successes you feel lonely; when you are dreading something but can’t call it; or when you are bored and sad, and just don’t know why, this one little simple action will contribute to your feeling … More Do this #1 healthy thing and you’ll feel happier.
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