Every year the same thing happens: the evergreens come down, the hearts go up. Time to party with the wolves! Read More
Happy Valentine… er Wolf-entines Day?
Fantastic New York City Sites and Where to Find Them
Natalie shares some secrets to where you can still catch glimpses of 1920s New York City, as seen in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.’ Read More
Christmas May Be Over, But Krampus Is Still Watching!
This furry, red-tongued, chain and/or switch-wielding character has been St. Nicholas’ companion in Alpine regions for millennia, and may even pre-date the jolly old elf. Read More
The Whispering Giants Thanksgiving Road Trip
Whispering Giants are massive, solemn sculptures. You’ll come upon them unexpectedly—or, if they’re in your neighborhood, you’re probably used to them; they’re part of the local scenery, waiting and watching. Read More
Great Pumpkins! Mazes and Jack-O-Lanterns and Patches, Oh My…
For my family, autumn is all about corn stalks, pumpkin patches, cider doughnuts, and Halloween. But the pumpkins, those steal my heart, so I know I’ll be planning some pumpkin themed trips to renew my faith in my favorite fall vegetable (fruit?). Read More
Geek Speaks… Coloring Books! With Natalie Zaman and Wendy Martin
What if you could include messages with those coloring images—words, only a few—that could connect you to the visual on a deeper level? Read More
An Acrostic Poem In Honor of Ada Lovelace
An ode to Ada Lovelace along with the debut of a new picture book featuring the Victorian scientist. Read More
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: An End Worthy of a Song
Just before the holidays, my youngest son and I performed our usual mid-December ritual: Skip school to see The Hobbit on opening day. Read More
A Little Bit of Electronics Fun with LittleBits
littleBits are an opensource library of electronic modules that snap together with tiny magnets for prototyping, learning, and fun. See what can happen when you add them to the other toys you’ve probably already got in your house. Read More
Even In Utero, Babies Know Native Language
New research indicates babies learn their native language, even while in utero. Read More
