In all things, there is a silver lining. My mother’s funeral was an opportunity to see my old art teacher and his wife, Ed and Linda Buttwinick. Many decades ago, after getting kicked out of a company that I started (Mizanne GolfWear), my business school mentor at UCLA suggested that I take an art class…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
What to Do When a Pipe Bursts
Burst pipes and large leaks are truly the nightmare scenario for any homeowner. It can be incredibly costly to fix both the pipes themselves and the damage the water caused to the rest of your house. While there is no way to completely prevent burst pipes from happening, there are ways to mitigate the damage…
My Red-Tailed Hawk Babies Learn to Fly
My neighbors and I are enjoying watching a Red-tailed Hawk family grow up. There are two baby chicks who are now fully-fledged teenagers with keys to the car. They can be seen swooping around from tree to tree and they are a raucous bunch; noisy, playful, and fun! Their arrival this spring has made birdwatchers…
Make a No-Staple Zine with Me!
I was inspired to make my own Zine after watching this video. This dad made Zines to put in his son’s lunch box. How To Make a Zine from a Single Piece of Paper (for lunch box notes) He references this book on how to make a Zine: I watched Little Furry Peach…
Visiting Northeastern University
My company, Aquent, hires students through the Northeastern University co-op program for internships, with many going on to work for my company after they graduate. It’s proof positive that the Northeastern University model of experiential learning works! Students get both academic and [long-term] internship opportunities that form the foundation of a success job search upon…
List of 5 Books that inspired graphic novel NORI
Please welcome Rumi Hara today with her list of books that inspired her graphic novel Nori. She is a Japanese cartoonist living in New York who’s been gaining acclaim in the comics community. Nori by Rumi Hara Nori is a spirited preschooler who lives in suburban Osaka in a multigenerational family. Her grandmother takes care…
How to Make Family Vacations More Educational
The first word that comes to mind when talking about vacations is “fun”, especially for children. Kids want to feel totally free on vacations and have as much fun as possible. Parents usually want rest and relaxation on family vacations, but they also need some entertainment. But there is also a way to combine fun…