Free tools, lessons, and art by Joel

Explore chess, Costa Rican Spanish, gentle movement, trip planning, and more. Everything is free, with no account or ads. Made to help you set the news and worries down for a while and enjoy what you are doing right now.

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• Joel's Abstracts

  More than 400 original images, searchable by color and mood. Download any size and use it free, even commercially. A credit (Joel Bowers, jmba.com) is appreciated but not required.

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• Chess Course

  Learn the square names, openings, traps and checkmates, with puzzles. Progress stays on your device.

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• Español Costa Rica

  Everyday words and phrases as spoken in Costa Rica, with review of what you forget.

  Practice Spanish →

• Qi Springs

  Gentle movement and breathing lessons: Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga and Chinese wellness.

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• Defensive Driving Course

  A free refresher for seniors: common accidents, other drivers' bad habits, and what to do at a crash. Large text and high contrast. An informal course: no certificate or insurance discount.

  Start the course →

• Route Picker

  Approximate miles and drive time between towns in the U.S. and Canada, with a scenic stop if you like.

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• Curiosity Trailhead

  About 290 free places to learn, ages 3 to adult. Pick a topic such as dinosaurs, music or space and find free activities and resources.

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• QR Code Maker

  A free QR code for any link or text, with your colors and an optional logo. Nothing is uploaded.

  Make a QR code →

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