Forest Lake is a recreational lake just southwest of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. It’s a deep man-made lake constructed in the 1990s which covers over 10 hectares of land and is the equivalent of 269 Olympic-sized swimming pools. It’s a popular recreational spot for humans...

Home In Good Hands: A Homeowner's Guide to Construction and Renovation by Simon Dauphinee is a must-read for those who are planning to construct or renovate their homes. Topics include Finding a Reliable Contractor, Reviewing Quotes, Reviewing Contracts, Order of Operations, The Renovation Process, Becoming...

A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever by Christine Pym is the second installment in A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming an Antiques Dealer series. This volume covers topics on antique products and gives business tips and suggestions on how to run an antique store....

Chess is a game that stimulates critical thinking, concentration, and memory. Not only is it a challenging and entertaining activity, but it also helps to combat problems related to neurodivergence and Alzheimer's disease. Another significant aspect is that anyone can play, regardless of age. Chess...

In Secrets of Mound Gardening: Harnessing Nature for Healthier Fruits, Veggies, and Environment by Darryl Whitham, we find that “Gardening adds years to your life, and life to your years.” A mound garden is a series of small, easily managed, and cared-for plots. It’s different...

A love of music allows people to achieve surprising things. Because of carpal tunnel in her left hand, Susan Montgomery needed music that she could play on the ukulele with only one hand. Finding any music of this type is difficult. However, she did not...

Sketches are quick rough drawings based on what the artist observes. This technique allows you to see life differently by paying attention to detail. An example is to draw all those new things you look at when you go for a walk. We can all...

The Wonder of Jazz by Sammy Stein begins with the history of jazz in New Orleans, mentioning Ragtime, Dixieland, and the complex influences of international music. The author then attempts to define jazz according to structure, improvisation, and relationship to other genres, while also discussing...

The Adjacent Possible: Evolve Your Art from Blank Canvas to Prolific Artist is a fascinating presentation on the science of artistic creativity by the psychiatrist and abstract artist Nancy Leigh Hillis, M.D. It is written with the stated purpose to “guide, nudge, and inspire” the...

Creatives' Journal for Inspiration and Productivity aims at encouraging readers to channel their ideas and realize our objectives. Having a diary gives us more clarity. Writing something down enables us to reflect on it so that we can organize ourselves better and set goals. Writing...