inspirational writer and pod designer
Barbara Casey
My name is Barbara Casey. In June 2015, I turned 70 (next milestone birthday is June of 2025). I didn’t want to be an “elderly” seventy-year-old, so I’ve been challenging myself over the years to keep up with new trends, thought-provoking ideas and broader perspectives.
I’ve documented some of this in my review of Chris Guillebeau’s book The Happiness of Pursuit.
Over the past thirty years, I’ve been a tutorial writer with 3 Kindle books and many online how-to articles. Since 2001, I’ve curated and written resources for spiritual entrepreneurs – on Squidoo, HubPages and multiple blogs. Between 1995 and 2002 I published 5 editions of The Metaphysical and Holistic Florida Directory, wrote a marketing newsletter from 2003 to 2009 and conducted numerous teleclasses that were converted to PDF e-books.
I have two Zazzle print on demand shops to augment Social Security, but my main love is writing, reading, and reviewing really good books. So I’ve gathered all my writings from their various temporary homes and herded them back to my own site, under my own banner.
I hope you find something of value during your browsing adventures.
Recession-Proof Your Business
How Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs can help you recession-proof your business Are you a small or home-based business owner? Then you have a definite edge over the corporate giants when the economy falters. In this tutorial, you'll learn ways to re-focus your...
The Happiness of Pursuit Book Review
Chris Guillebeau's book The Happiness of Pursuit shifted my perspective on aging Have you ever read a book that set you on a whole new path in life? Or that joggled your sense of passion and purpose into practical action? I did... and I’m on a 30-year quest because of...
E-Cubed by Pam Grout Book Review
A heartfelt review of Pam Grout's book E-Cubed, where she teaches us to play in the quantum field As I write the words of this book review, I sip the “Magical Weight Loss Potion” that I energetically created a few minutes earlier, using Pam Grout’s suggestions in...
Wool by Hugh Howey
Wool by Hugh Howey Life in Hugh Howey's "silo" world Generations ago, the world suffered an upheaval of some kind. Everything about the “old world” has been forgotten, the memories obliterated. Your current world in an underground silo is all that exists... as far...
The Hunger Games Trilogy Book Review
I read The Hunger Games trilogy from two perspectives: that of senior citizen... and also a 1960s hippie. I was impressed on both counts. I may be a senior citizen now, but I'm also a counterculture hippie-type person from the 60s. So I read and then...
The Crash of 2016 by Thom Hartmann
Thom Hartmann reviews the "cycles of crisis" in the U.S. since the American Revolution In The Crash of 2016, Thom Hartmann documents why it is no longer wise to put faith in most elected politicians, or in our once-trusted institutions, especially the public media,...
Placing Punctuation with Quotation Marks
Do commas, periods, colons, semi-colons, exclamation points and question marks go before or after quotation marks? There are many different ways to use quotation marks and, in this tutorial, we'll look at sentence punctuation in relationship to quotations. In other...
Which Word is Correct?
When to Use "Lie" versus "Lay" A common word usage question is when to use "lie" versus "lay." Here's a quick tutorial with the meanings and rules for lie and lay. Lie: One usage of the verb “lie” means “to recline” I am going to lie down on the sofa for awhile. Watch...
Rules for the Most Common Spelling Mistakes
Spelling Rule for "Your" versus "You're" Here's a quickie tutorial for one of the most common spelling mistakes: knowing the spelling rule for “your” versus “you’re.” Your is the second person singular adjective that relates to something “you” possess: Your...
Upcoming Readings & Events
Jun 22nd
Divi Bookstore
San Francisco, CA @ 6:30pm
Live Reading
Join Brooklyn Simmons for an exclusive live reading of her latest novel, Sunrise Serenade. Experience the magic of her words as she brings the characters to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of the story. This intimate event is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of her books and connect with other fans.
Jun 22nd
Monarch Books
Los Angeles, CA @ 7:15pm
Book Signing
Don’t miss the chance to meet Brooklyn Simmons in person at her upcoming book signing event. Bring your favorite novels for a personalized autograph and a brief chat with the author herself. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to her work, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all.
Aug 31st
Bloom Binding
Brooklyn, NY @ 6pm
Writing Workshop: Crafting Your Story
Discover the art of storytelling in a hands-on writing workshop led by Brooklyn Simmons. In this interactive session, participants will learn techniques for developing compelling characters, crafting vivid scenes, and finding their unique voice. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or looking to hone your skills, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you bring your stories to life.