When I met with my publisher, Angus Yuen-Killick at Red Comet Press, we kicked around ideas to promote all the Red Comet Press authors in the Boston area, who are also friends of mine. It seemed too ambitious to set up Storytimes or Author Visits. Angus suggested that we contact bookstores in advance to see…
Moving to a new country with children is one of the most logistically demanding things a family can take on. The excitement of starting fresh somewhere new is real, but so is the mountain of administrative work that comes with it, particularly when it comes to getting your child into school. Most parents assume the…
Research from the American Psychological Association estimates that approximately 40–50% of marriages in the U.S. eventually end in divorce. These figures highlight how frequently courts are involved in resolving family disputes each year. Divorce is a legal process that formally ends a marriage and addresses important issues such as property division, child custody, child support,…
Frank Owen Gehry was a Canadian and American architect and designer known for his postmodern designs and use of unconventional forms and materials. A number of his buildings, including his private residence in Santa Monica, California, have become attractions. My favorite part of the Guggenheim Museum is the architecture. A stunning design by the recently…
Marriages in the United States are now more likely to end in divorce than to last a lifetime. Recent data shows that more than 50% of first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. The number is considerably greater for individuals who try to get married again. Economic issues are commonly mentioned as the primary…
Watching a parent struggle with daily tasks or feeling isolated at home can be heartbreaking, and the thought of suggesting a move to a senior living community often feels overwhelming. Yet this conversation, approached with love and patience, can open the door to a vibrant new chapter filled with companionship, enrichment, and the peace of…
To fold an origami crane, you will need a square piece of paper. It does not have to be origami paper. Here are the instructions via a diagram from the U.S. Park Service, though personally, I find the diagrams to be confusing: This is an activity for Barbed Wire Between Us. …