The wonderful thing about novels is that they allow us a glimpse into a world that isn’t our own and never will be. However, we all wish we could see certain parts of our favorite novels in real life sometimes. This article aims to have a look at some of the most interesting buildings from…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
The Chinese Exclusion Act – What They Don’t Teach in History Books
I’m kicking off a series that I call “What They Don’t Teach in History Books.” These are topics that are generally erased from history. I don’t remember ever learning about them at school. I will center each topic using children’s books. I plan to add videos and other links to make each topic a more…
AAC: Communication Doesn’t Come in a Single Form
Communication is an essential part of all beings. We do it all the time in many forms. However, autistic children and people with special needs may have issues with traditional forms of communication. Adults and children with speech or language problems or delays may need to figure out communication ways. This is where augmentative and…
Five Ways to Pay for College
College is a very good investment if you are looking to get ahead in the business world, with many studies showing that those who studied at an institute of higher education make more on average than those who don’t. The downside of this is the student debt — which can balloon into the tens and…
My Husband places 2nd at Mass Senior Four-Ball 2021
My husband placed second at the Massachusetts Senior Four-Ball, a two-day event held at Walpole Country Club and Foxborough Country Club this year. He met his partner, Jim Bandera, at a Senior Amateur event last year. They really hit it off and partnered for the first time at this event. My husband is 55-years-old, making…
Visiting Tufts University
We took a tour of Tufts University. My takeaways: Tufts has a 6-semester foreign language requirement. Languages include Latin and American Sign Language. You can also test out of this. All 6 semesters do not have to be in the same language. There is no Core Curriculum but there are Distribution requirements which is kind…
Unforgotten Blog Tour & GIVEAWAY!
Welcome to the Unforgotten Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Unforgotten: The Wild Life of Dian Fossey and Her Relentless Quest to Save Mountain Gorillas by Anita Silvey on June 29th, blogs across the web are featuring original content from Anita, as well as 5 chances to win the complete trilogy: Unforgotten, Untamed, and Undaunted. Why…