Author: Egil

  • Mark Twain

    Wikipedia: Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens November 30, 1835 Florida, Missouri, U.S. Died April 21, 1910 (aged 74) Redding, Connecticut, U.S. Pen name Mark Twain Occupation Writer, lecturer Nationality American Notable work(s) Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Spouse(s) Olivia Langdon Clemens (m. 1870–1904) Children Langdon, Susy, Clara, Jean Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain,…

  • Habit #3 – Habit: Review & Reflection

    I recommend running weekly & monthly reviews. I also do a “mid-year” (July) & end-year (late December) review. My weekly/monthly reviews is based on David Allen’s GTD system, with some modifications: Get all in-boxes to zero. All emails & paper has to be processed, no excuses… use your lists. Review all calendars: last week & the…

  • Milan travel – 2013 (update)

    Hard Edges Plan Google maps “Best of Milan + Last Supper” tour Tiemout.com – 20 Great Things to do in Milan (with my comments) Bob Dylan concert Churches & Palaces Museums & selected artwork Hard Edges: Destination: Milan – Italy Time: arrive @ Hotel; Friday around 14:00 – November 01, leave Monday from Hotel around 1030…

  • Today: Rembrandt passed away in 1669

    Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar (1659) by Rembrandt The Power of Art – Rembrandt (BBC): From Wikipedia:    Birth name Rembrant Harmenszoon van Rijn Born 15 July 1606 Leiden, Dutch Republic (now Netherlands) Died 4 October 1669 (aged 63) Amsterdam, Dutch Republic (now Netherlands) Nationality Dutch Field Painting, Printmaking Movement Dutch Golden Age Baroque Works The Anatomy Lesson of…

  • Habit #11 – Physical Exercise – updated

    This is a vital habit. Exercise releases endorphins, oxygenates the blood and lowers stress. It also helps strengthen the immune system, improves energy levels, makes you feel better about yourself Scientists have shown that physical activity in the form of voluntary exercise results in an increase in the number of newborn neurons in the hippocampus…