Aileen Torres Bennett Fiji
Adventure, Books, essay

Leaving a Little of Myself Behind in Fiji

Our time in Fiji is coming to a close. We've lived here for four years, and it's been a wild ride--at turns challenging, eye opening and enjoyable. I have grown in new ways; perhaps, most importantly, in my understanding of what matters--moment to moment and in the grand scheme of things. As we prepare for… Continue reading Leaving a Little of Myself Behind in Fiji

The Art of Learning Josh Waitzkin
Art, audio, Books, essay, fitness, Music

Express Yourself: Making Smaller Circles

Essay with audio

Dave Grohl ATB
Books, essay, Music

Books: Dave Grohl, The Storyteller

When we were at LAX, coming back to Fiji from our latest return trip to the U.S., I picked up Dave Grohl's new memoir, "Dave Grohl, The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music." I read it during Christmas week and absolutely loved it. Such a pleasure. If you like rock autobiographies, this is up there… Continue reading Books: Dave Grohl, The Storyteller

The War of Art. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Books

Books: Art, Zen and Hollywood

Of the books I've read in the last few months, I want to highlight these three for their influence on me personally and on the larger culture. As the holiday season gets underway, I recommend picking these up as gifts for yourself or others who might be interested. "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield… Continue reading Books: Art, Zen and Hollywood

20 Tasty + Easy Dinners cookbook ATB
Books, Food

20 Tasty + Easy Dinners

Just a quick post to let you all know that my cookbook, "20 Tasty + Easy Dinners," has just published on BakeSpace! It's a digital collection of recipes that's ideal for busy adults who don’t want to forgo a nice, home-cooked dinner at the end of the day. These meals are designed to be delicious… Continue reading 20 Tasty + Easy Dinners