What happens when it gets really, really cold in Boston? Like record-breaking cold? My husband decided to test a TikTok video experiment of throwing boiling water into -6 degree Fahrenheit temperature air. I filmed it in slow motion: The next day, the temperature increased by nearly 59 degrees from Saturday morning, when it was…
Every human being is unique, and neurodivergent children often remind us of this most lovingly and kindly through their unusual way of seeing the world. However, the same characteristics can sometimes frustrate parents seeking tips to bring their kids up to be happy and productive members of society. However, many of the tips parents of…
April 17-18 will mark Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). In 2018, after experiencing increased antisemitism and feeling a need to do something about it, I met Eva Kor, who had survived Auschwitz as a child. Normally all children would have been sent immediately to their deaths in the gas chambers, but because she was a…
The hike down was treacherous due to slippery mud puddles all the way down to Queen’s Bath but it was well worth ruining my sneakers! I followed this family with small children and put my feet where they did. That really helped! It was easy to slip and fall down. I finally caught…
There is an interesting article from TradingPedia about college enrollment and high-paying jobs. As a co-founder of Aquent, a marketing and creative staffing solutions company, I am fascinated by the world of work and how it’s changing. What are the Jobs of the Future? Let’s take a look. The headline of the story is that…
Please welcome my guest author today, Maria Gianferrari with her list of 14 Picture Books Celebrating Cats! We are giving away a signed copy of picture book, Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity. To enter, please leave a comment. Maria will pick a winner from the comments. —- To celebrate the upcoming release of…
Please save the date for Storytime at Hummingbird Books 55 Boylston St Suite 5510 Chestnut Hill, MA in The Street mall Sunday, May 28th 11:00 am with Josh Funk I will be celebrating my book birthday for Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World. Josh will be reading his newest picture…