Collecting Tools for Communication: Typewriter Ribbon Tins
One of my favorite college classes was Communication Technology and Culture. In twelve whirlwind weeks, we studied communication techniques from oral history all the way to the computer age. There were four main projects – an oral group presentation, a handwritten paper, a typewritten paper, and a computerized paper in which all the research was […]
Bangs! Spring Fashion Trend Hair Style
Hello, Darlings. The hot topic this week is adding a little, ba, ba, bang to your look. The trend is sizzling right now and everyone from the cute, twenty something at the cosmetic counter to the First Lady is jumping on board the bang wagon. Michelle Obama is current with the new trend with her […]
Flooded Basement
Like many people in the area, my basement flooded during the heavy rains last week. We worked very hard to get rid of all of the water but I am worried about odor from the flood. When this happened before it took a long time to get rid of the smell. I do not have […]
Secret Good Deeds
It takes enormous self discipline (and lots of practice) for many of us to do a good deed in secret. There is evidently great benefit in accomplishing such a thing, and philosophers and prophets and even Jesus himself urge us to do just that. The trick, of course, is keeping it a secret. Once the […]
Snow Day Activities
After a week of weather related days with the kids off from school, and the possibility of even more snow days, help in containing the wiggles may be in order. Snow days do not have to be restless mornings and afternoons spent locked indoors. There are many different and fun ways to pass the hours. […]
Grin and Bear It
Watching the snow fall on Wednesday was almost mesmerizing. It was so beautiful, with large flakes falling to the earth, in numbers too numerous to count. It reminded me of the snow globes of my youth. I loved to turn them over and over in my hands… slowly … watching the beautiful snow flakes fall […]
Puppy Wars
The war between my new puppy, Lily, and my wife kicked into high gear this week. Now, those of you who are unfamiliar with the ongoing conflict, let me set the stage. Lily is a 70 pound puppy from the animal shelter. She’s some sort of Shepherd mix. My lovely wife thinks she is Shepherd […]
James Rollins’ Deep Fathom
After taking a look through my library, I have decided it is time to review some more “cinematic” popular action books, which has led me to James Rollins’ Deep Fathom. Deep Fathom follows a handful of characters as they race to stop the end of the world. Jack Kirkland, ex-Navy SEAL returns from a salvage […]
Reducing Tarnish
I love using my good sliver flatware for special occasions but simply detest cleaning it. Do you know any way to keep the tarnish to a minimum? Experts suggest adding a piece of chalk to your silver storage area. Chalk helps absorb moisture which causes silver to tarnish. Storing pieces in an air tight bag […]
Girl Scout Cookie Time!
It is one of my favorite times of the year… Girl Scout Cookie Time! When my daughter was younger we would spend hours on the phone selling box after box of thin mints and such. I even did a stint as the neighborhood cookie chairman. Meaning, the cookies lined my basement from floor to ceiling […]
Grades!
Now that the first semester grades have arrived home, are they what you expected from your child? If not, it is time to find some answers. What you can not do, is sit back and wait for things to improve. Although this article was published at an earlier date, I believe it to be timely. […]
George R. R. Martin’s: A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel (Volume 1)
George R. R. Martin’s: A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel (Volume 1) This week, I am going to be stepping outside of my niche and review a book that I received as a gift for the holidays, A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel (Volume 1). I have reviewed a few entries of George […]
Taking The Plunge
I know that every year people take the plunge into icy waters on New Year’s Day but I was just wondering what the motivation is to do something so risky. Do you have any information or insight on the issue? Actually, the polar bear plunge is a long standing New Year’s tradition in Canada that […]
Grandaddy of all Stomach Viruses
During the cold and flu season, my mind always travels back to sniffles of the past. It would never fail that my children would bring home the latest and greatest in viruses and then proceed to pass the gift of illness to the entire family. One occasion in particular sticks out in my mind. We […]
Big Topics for 2013
2013 will be a very important year for early childhood. What will be the big topics on child health and development in the coming year? In Parents Magazine, Richard Rende, PhD, an associate professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown Medical School and Butler Hospital, and Kara Corridan selected 6 topics they predict will […]
New Year Tips
The year 2013 is quickly rolling in. Now is the time to reflect, with your child, on the accomplishments of the past year, and make resolutions for actions in the new year. Children can participate in this long standing tradition, with your help. The following New Year tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics […]
