Grandparenting
How To ... ?
Joan L. Cannon writes: Have you noticed the upswing in the numbers of books on how to live well, richly, generously, spiritually, fulfilled ... and on and on? I wouldn't dare to presume to know what would be useful for strangers. I'd make a terrible miss… more »
The Art of Babbling
Brice Marden informs about his painting, Cold Mountain, the NYPL highlights its Art Deco Paul Poiret fashion images and Paul Law lectures on The Abundant Childhood: Nature, Creativity & Health more »
The Judge, the Girl Sleuth and Scorned Literature
‘Perhaps I’ve stumbled upon a clue!’ Nancy thought excitedly. (The Clue in the Diary, p. 15). Explored in a Girls' Series Books Rediscovered online exhibit: The appeal of once-scorned literature included the Nancy Drew, Dana Girls and Kay Tracey mysteries more »
Current Reading, Cum Laude in Evading Bandits
15 Tips from well-traveled New York Times columnist, Nicholas Kristof, for students abroad pursuing a degree but also for the novice and experienced traveler: Buy a secondhand local cell phone for $20, outfit it with a local SIM card and keep it in your pocket. more »
