Weather Driving You Nuts?
This has been a crazy winter and I have really been enjoying the spring temperatures this week. I understand that a cold front is moving in and the temperatures will drop. Do you know if you can actually go crazy from cold and snow? This has been a particularly difficult winter for many in the […]
Cruising The Learning Curve
I was passing through town the other day and could not help but to notice how much and little things have changed. While it is true that many more people live in the area than did thirty or forty or fifty years ago, it seems that there isn’t as much for the kids to do. […]
Grace, the Princess of Timeless Elegance
Grace Kelly has always represented true elegance in many ways. Her taste in clothes, hair style and behavior in public, gracious manners, and her talent are above reproach. She was the epitome of class. Her wedding dress is a magnificent vision of the ethereal image of a bride, just pure perfection for her personality and […]
Rub Some Dirt On It
My daughter decided to get her ears pierced this past weekend. Since ramming a metal object through your skin leaving a permanent hole is a tad intrusive, we left the decision up to her. She’s old enough to make an informed choice and care for her body afterwards, so off we went. Now, there was […]
C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
As I promised a couple of weeks ago, I am continuing my trek through C.S. Lewis’ Narnia books (among other novels, of course). This brings us to entry #2, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Now, this novel picks up roughly 40 years after The Magician’s Nephew. The main character of book one, Digory […]
Child Brain Development
Our brain controls conscious (thinking, reasoning, memory and emotions) and unconscious (breathing, digestion, balance, and reflexes) processes. It is made of cells called neurons and is well-organized to handle these functions. Neurons communicate by sending electrical signals through networks of connections. These networks of connections are developed and refined during brain development, based on specific […]
Better Boys and Early Girls
All of this snow and cold weather has me ready for spring and I am starting to plan my very first garden. I love tomatoes and was wondering what the difference is between Better Boys and Early Girl tomatoes? Both Better Boys and Early Girls are considered slicing tomatoes and both are good for home […]
Feminine Fashion of BC BG Max Azria
This fabulous designer will be celebrating twenty five years in the fashion business this year. BC BG Max Azria (the acronym stands for “bon chic and bon genre,” a French phrase meaning ” good style and good attitude”) is a favorite of mine for playful feminine styles with a bohemian edge. Darlings, there is a […]
Clive Barker’s ‘The Damnation Game’
This week I decided to delve into the horror scene and try out a new author (for me), so I picked up a copy of Clive Barker’s The Damnation Game. The story follows ex-con, Marty Strauss, as he sinks back into his old reliable vice: gambling. Luck has always dominated Marty’s life, and it hasn’t […]
Getting from A to B
What is the shortest distance between two points? Yes! You answered correctly! Did we learn this in geometry class or is it simply painfully obvious to anyone with one brain cell to rub against another? (Did any of you actually use “distance = SQRT [(x2 – x1)^2 + (y2 – y1)^2] ? OK, to be […]
Making New Memories
February… the month of love, Groundhog Day and Leap Day. But… did you know there are other days of celebration in February? While these days are not memories, maybe they will make new ones. February 11th… Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day… This day recognizes that everyone spills a little milk now and then. It’s […]
Valentine’s Day Projects for Children
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Children love to prepare for the special day. Toddlers are too young to use scissors safely on their own, but they can still make holiday crafts to give to those they love. I have listed a couple of ideas for toddlers that are developmentally appropriate and fun. Finger painting is […]
Problem Nail Ridges
I have recently noticed that I have some small ridges running up and down on my thumb nails. Is this common and what can I do to get rid of them? According to experts, ridges running up and down are more common than those that run across the nail and can often be attributed to […]
Sunglasses for Spring
Darlings, sunglasses are such an important choice for one’s face shape and personality. The most popular brand of all time is Ray Ban, next are the upscale designers Chanel, Fendi, and Italian Dolce and Gabbana. I just lost a pair of Fendi sunglasses that had been my constant companion for 6 years. Is it possible […]
C. S. Louis’ ‘The Magician’s Nephew’
Recently I had a friend ask for some classic fantasy novels or series that I could recommend reading. The two that almost always spring to people’s mind are The Lord of the Rings, and The Chronicles of Narnia. Then it hit me: I’ve never properly reviewed the Narnia series. So, for my review to be […]
Sunglasses For Spring
Darlings, sunglasses are such an important choice for one’s face shape and personality. The most popular brand of all time is Ray Ban, next are the upscale designers Chanel, Fendi, and Italian Dolce and Gabbana; I just lost a pair of Fendi sunglasses that had been my constant companion for 6 years. Is it possible […]
