I’m taking a figure drawing class with Martin R. Anderson at the Brookline Senior Center. He recommended drawing exhibit at the Harvard Fogg Art Museum so I went with my friend and classmate, Helena. I hadn’t been to the Fogg Art Museum since it was extensively renovated. It’s a beautiful space that is now free…
Category: Education
Education and parenting. Helping your child with reading, math, science and getting along with others.
Barbed Wire Between Us unboxing!
My author copies just arrived! I can’t wait to show you! Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Violeta Encarnación, and published by Red Comet Press This is the story of my heart. The manuscript that I struggled with for years, which was, at first, much too dark to be a children’s…
10 Children’s Books on Architects and Architecture + 5 Signed Picture Book GIVEAWAY!
Thank you to my guest author today, Lori Apfel Cardeli, AIA, NCARB, with her list of 10 children’s books on Architecture, Identity, and Storytelling: Children’s Books That Build More Than Buildings! We are giving away five (5) signed copies of The Glass Pyramid. To enter, please leave a comment. — Architecture is often taught through famous…
Harvard Alain Locke Gallery of African and African American Art
This Harvard museum used to be called the Cooper Gallery, but now, after a generous donor stepped up, it is renamed the Alain Locke Gallery of African and African American Art. It’s located in Harvard Square, but it seems like this jewel of a museum is under the radar. I hope you enjoy the works…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Since I was going to be in Washington, DC for NCSS, my husband joined me so that we could go to some of the museums. He hadn’t visited museums in DC since his trip in high school. I hadn’t seen the museums since graduating from college. We had a lot of catching up to do!…
How Do You Plan the Layout of a Miniature Bookshelf Scene Kit?
A miniature bookshelf scene kit creates a tiny world that fits between your books. These small displays can show anything from a cosy bookshop to a magical forest path. However, before you start to glue pieces together, you need a plan that will help your scene look its best. To plan your miniature bookshelf scene…
Rosie Rios and America 250
My college roommate, Rosie Rios, was in town and I learned that she is charge of the celebration for America 250. She gave a speech in Lexington for the Battle of Lexington and Concord reenactment during Patriot’s Day. This year, it was held on the Saturday instead of the Monday so I was able to…







