We’re getting so close to the big day….we’re already up to day 7 on our countdown of the Twelve Days of Christmas! Children’s author, Nathan Hale, has written a fun new holiday book, called The Twelve Bots of Christmas, and is sharing the Lego versions of his clever illustrations with us. If you’ve missed days […]
Continue ReadingWhile it’s always great to meet geeks from around the nation, and the globe, I always find it thrilling to connect with local geeks doing amazing things. North Carolina-based Harris Educational is one of those such local connections, doing awesome science right here. The best part? The offerings from Harris Educational are both geeky and, […]
Continue ReadingI’m a sucker for gadgets that stimulate interest in technical areas such as electronics. That’s why I was happy to discover these kits, perfect for first-graders up to middle-schoolers.
Continue ReadingI’m constantly surprised by the number of people who come into our library and have no idea what I’m talking about when I say, “Have you tried our Playaways?” If that question confuses you too, let me share with you one of the fun new ways to listen to an audio book. I am pretty […]
Continue ReadingIt has happened enough times now that I’m ready to vent. I’m all for new technology (heck, it’s how I get around every day, on my bionic foot), but there has to be a limit. So I have come here to ask you, our faithful readers. What do you think? Let me explain, in three […]
Continue ReadingWhen you have a brother in law who designs planetariums, you never know what you’ll find in your email box. This morning I received an interesting link that I felt was just too fun not to share. I’m sure he (and many of you) understand how this thing works much more than I ever will, […]
Continue ReadingEducation systems are a mess the world over. We know this, but we are dauntless geek parents. When we’re given a lemon situation, we don’t just make lemonade; we make rocket fuel! I don’t actually know if it’s possible or wise to launch a rocket using citrus, but if that’s what it takes to keep […]
Continue ReadingAs the holiday season approaches, and you make the list of all the new tech gadgets you’d like to find under the tree, let me offer one suggestion. Do the research on that iPad, play around with the Sony Reader and that amazing new Kindle, but then do one more thing: Go to the website […]
Continue ReadingIf someone would have told me five months ago that I would one day depend on a machine to feed my child, I would have lashed them raw with a tongue-full of überfanaticism for natural childbirth, feminist body consciousness, and an unwavering “breast is best” attitude. Five weeks into motherhood, and after having my ideal […]
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