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Super Moon

A full Moon — it may mean trouble. From raising high tides to making dogs howl… It may even wake you up in the middle of the night with bright moonbeams. If a moonbeam woke you up on the night … Continue reading

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Graduation Festivities

My second-oldest son is graduating in about three weeks. Last evening, he just finished his last hurdle before he takes the graduation walk and this was a big one. Our high school requires all students to do a senior project, … Continue reading

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Boy Finds Error in Museum Exhibit

Benjamin Lerman Coady recently questioned the accuracy of an exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Benjamin is a seventh-grader at Renbrook School. with a fascination of history, he reads his textbooks avidly. Recently mother and … Continue reading

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Free Online Classes From Harvard and MIT

Here’s a huge tip for you! It’s nothing to do with insurance for business, but exciting none the same! Harvard University and MIT have announced edX, a new partnership in online education. With edX, the schools will collaborate to build … Continue reading

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Girl born without hands wins penmanship award

A young girl born missing both hands has recently been awarded a penmanship award along with 1,000 from a company that publishes children’s textbooks. The Zaner-Bloser company recognized 7-year-old Annie Clark with its very first Nicholas Maxim Award. Nicholas was … Continue reading

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Pet Care Basics

My parents bought two Abysinian kittens many years ago — brothers they were — and my mom named them Jazz and Java. The brothers grew into beautiful cats, inseparable and very attached to each other. As it often happens, the … Continue reading

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Kids Discover the Art of Letter Writing

From a long-lost era…unlike internet cigar stores and the like…these kids are learning a valuable lesson. Young children at an elementary school have forced penpal relationships with people around the country, sharing stories and reading interesting tales from people in … Continue reading

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Drummer’s Shoes

Well, this is a new one for me. Even with my drummer son, I had no idea that drummer’s shoes existed. I suppose it makes sense, when you think about hammering on those bass drums with your feet. You need … Continue reading

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Women Eating In at Potlucks Donate Saved Money

Potlucks are the perfect way to share food and a little visiting time — no fenphedrine needed. They have other perks, too. The members of the group Dining for Women enjoy sharing a meal and learning about grassroots non-profit organization … Continue reading

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Jewelry Making Ideas

Have you shopped on jewelry-making websites lately? I tell you…if you have any proclivity to jewelry making, you will not leave a website that sells lovely things like Rainbow Moonstone Beads without making a purchase. It’s simply impossible! As Mother’s … Continue reading

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