In 2006 I was a senior in high school and I attended the annual Thespian Conference, which was a chance for drama nerds from all around the state to gather and feel less awkward. The theme of Thespian Conference that year was "Alive" based on Howard Thurman's quote "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and…
So my weekly appointments at the allergist's office are my only opportunity to read things that are not required these days, so for the past few weeks I've been reading Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. I borrowed this book during a book swap that I went to back in February and finally picked it up. I was interested in reading…
I read some interesting things today, so I am sharing them with you. Two brilliant young women at Syracuse University (my alma mater) created an app called Tock. This app is designed to make people put down their phones, and engage with each other face-to-face. Here is a link to the article. I do not share any of this writer's political…
When I was growing up, my mother created elaborate Easter baskets for my brother and me. She never purchased a pre-made basket from the store. She always purchased baskets, grass, eggs, coloring books, stuffed bunnies, and candy with our individual tastes in mind. The presentation of these bountiful baskets was often like a second Christmas morning. Once I was all…
Ever since I was little I have always wanted to write two children's book series-- one about squirrels and the other about goldfish. Do not ask me why. My imagination is just that: mine. I still intend to write these two books, but this recent article in the New York Times about diversity in children's books really made me stop…