I’m partnering with Lucy Tseng, Founder of Resilientsee Coaching, to raise money for sponsored coaching sessions with her. She is a Mental Performance Coach for Athletes. Her purpose is to support athletes in pursuing a purposeful life after the glory day of sports. Resilientsee Coaching is focused on building communities of athletes and like-minded people who are thriving in…
5 Benefits of Teaching Public Speaking Classes Early on
Most people end up taking a public speaking class in high school or college, but studies show that kids benefit from learning public speaking skills early on in their education. Public speaking classes can help with this. Why Teach Public Speaking? Public speaking classes can help your child build confidence, active listening, critical thinking, communication,…
Fold an Easy Origami Sumo and the Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics are postponed for one year but we can still learn about Japanese culture. Did you know that sumo was being considered as an exhibition sport for the Tokyo Olympics? Sumo wasn’t chosen because only a few countries with a sizeable Japanese ex-pat population had sumo. Karate was chosen instead. But I think…
Cover Reveal for THE ME TREE!
Today, I’m thrilled to do the cover reveal for Ashley Belote’s debut author/illustrator easy reader picture book! With full-color illustrations on every page, this humorous story is perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. The early vocabulary and amusing illustrations make reading easy and fun! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone…
Introducing Multicultural Children’s Book Club!
I’m teaming up with Amy Tai, a New York City public school elementary art school teacher, to create a monthly FREE Multicultural Children’s Book Club on behalf of Walking In Other People’s Shoes. Walking in Other People’s Shoes is a digital media platform inspiring women of color to find and empower their voices through storytelling…
40+ Women: 5 Benefits of Taking a Daily Multivitamin
I’m 56 years old now. When I turned 48, my perimenopause change threw me for a loop. It was a time of change and I had to consult the wise women around me for advice. What I learned was helpful in managing this new phase of life. Reliable medical sources indicate that as women enter…
16 Picture Books About Trees
I’m delighted to have author Maria Gianferrari back on my blog. I met her through my blog long before she published her first picture book. She always left the most thoughtful comments, usually with great children’s book suggestions to add to my post. Over time, we became friends, purely from this blogging relationship. I learned…







