Year: 2017

Online Reads Worth A Click With A Good Cup of Coffee

It’s been raining here in San Francisco, and I have to say I couldn’t be happier. Finally, we see lushness, and freshness to everything that’s been slowly deteriorating in the past decade from the drought.  I also love the fact that the rain forces me to stay indoors and focus more on my novel and all things I need to write. Class assignment, articles, and blogs. So, if the weather is bringing you down, then consider making yourself a fresh pot of coffee, and  escape for a few moments with these interesting finds online:

Boutique Hotel Pick – Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron – Salzburg, Austria

I usually wait until mid-March to begin posting my boutique hotel picks. You know at a time when some of begin planning our vacations.  This year I’ve considered including Austria on my agenda since I haven’t been to this lovely destination for over 10 years. In light of my interest, I’ve found a boutique hotel worth mentioning here. And of course since Salzburg is a must stop for me, this is where I want to be – in a fairy tale setting with a modern twist: Does Sound of Music ring a bell to anyone?      

Lifestyle: Habits to Consider Making Your Own

I’ve never hit the snooze button in the mornings and wake up the same time every day, even weekends. I insist on having a sit down breakfast, and I walk to the bus and climb stairs from the subway rather than opt for cars and elevators. Hot water in the morning with a slice of lemon gets me going, and listening to nature music helps give my day a calming start – even at work. Although I understand the details I mentioned above of how my life goes may not apply to those with small children or kids who live at home, but even then creating certain habits for yourself in the mornings keeps you in control (says me) and is the best way to start the day says this one article: Get Up Early: The idea of getting up early can make many of us feel tired just thinking about it, but if there’s one thing we’ve learned you should never do in the morning, it’s hit the snooze button. According to a report …