Timeless Principles to navigate life…

When I’m confused, I look for timeless principles.

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3 books on Preston Sturges

3 books on Preston Sturges

Two biographies and an autobiography… Biography: Madcap This is a crisp and thrilling read. Makes you realise that the author of a biography can make or break it. I now want to read anything Donald Spoto has written! Biography: ‘The Last Years of Hollywood’s first writer/director’ Written by Nick Smedley…

Affogato to go

Affogato to go

What is Affogato? The fancy version is Espresso ☕️ coffee poured over ice cream🍨 (See the left pic). But how can we experience the joy of Affogato on the go? 🏂 STEP 1: Buy mini ice-cream scoop for local cafe STEP 2: Order espresso in take-away cup. STEP 3: Add…

Movie list: best romantic comedy

Movie Camstars Comments Tootsie (1982) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Delightful! Bill Murray. The Philadelphia Story (1940) Hi Girl Friday (1940) Priceless (2006) French subtitles, but worth it. The Holiday (2006) Lost In Translation (2003) Overboard (1987) Lars and the Real Girl (2007) About a Boy (2002) Sabrina (1954) Don’t bother with the ’90s…