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…
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6 best funeral homes across the U.S.
Across the United States, funeral homes offer a wide range of services designed to support different needs, traditions, and preferences. Each provider brings a unique approach to personalization, guidance, and care, helping families create meaningful tributes that reflect a loved one’s life and legacy. From traditional services to more flexible and modern options, families can…
2nd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival a Big Success!
We had more than 60 children’s book authors and illustrators at our event, meeting more than 1,500 attendees. It was a wonderful day to celebrate our KidLit community! CBS News covered our event: Owen Roy captured our event in this video: Even the chaos of set up was a lot of fun!…
How to make an Origami Fortune Cookie!
Let’s fold origami fortune cookies as an activity for my picture book, Fortune Cookies for Everyone! (Smithsonian): The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage. This is the true story of who invented the fortune cookie. Spoiler alert: it’s a mystery, and the reader gets to decide! [nonfiction…
The Toothbrush Mistake Most Parents Make (And Why It Matters for Your Child’s Dental Health)
As a parent, you focus on teaching the big lessons, from riding a bike to reciting the alphabet. However, some of the most effective strategies for protecting your child’s long-term health are simple and overlooked. Regarding dental care, dads often underestimate the importance of choosing the right toothbrush and understanding the 3-3-3 rule for brushing…
Going Back to Dental Assistant School as a Parent: Why This Career Pivot Makes Sense for Busy Moms
My dentist is a practice started by a husband and wife, both dentists who graduated from Tufts Dental School. Ever since Covid lockdown, they said that it’s been tough to hire dental hygienists and assistants. For return-to-work parents, this might be a good option to consider. It’s also a career path that is safe from…
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…







