June 24, 2024 This Palace of Gold is a portal to another world Nestled in the winding green hills of West Virginia, there is a gilded palace unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. It’s not a theme park,…
June 17, 2024 Can you love the art but shun the artist? Can you enjoy art when you suspect the person who made it is not a good person? I struggle with this. I often find…
June 12, 2024 5 ways to add magic to your life right now Spending time with small children is a great way to infuse magic into one’s everyday life. I remember Z’s early childhood days so clearly…
May 15, 2024 That time the Aurora Borealis came to our house I love awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Waterfalls, sunrises, sunsets and the ocean are some of my favorite things. The 2024 solar eclipse blew my mind….
May 13, 2024 A Beatrix Potter-inspired tea party in New York I love good food, beautiful surroundings and afternoon tea. I also adore Beatrix Potter‘s children’s books and have since childhood. I was thrilled when…
May 6, 2024 How to help a child who remembers past lives I haven’t blogged about anything spooky or odd lately, so I think it’s time. I just read a fascinating article about young kids who…
April 22, 2024 I had a total eclipse of the heart When it comes to the 2024 solar eclipse, are you a believer or a skeptic? I started out as a skeptic. I thought the…
April 8, 2024 My new favorite YA author is Jenny Han This one is for my fellow book lovers. More specifically, it’s for my fellow lovers of young adult contemporary romances – I know you’re…
March 11, 2024 A new way to comfort and bond with teens Our kiddo came up with the best idea ever last month. It’s one I am fairly certain that other teens would also enjoy. Z…
February 26, 2024 A simple hack to reduce your phone use As a gen Xer, I remember occasionally watching black-and-white TVs back in the day. B&W television always seemed boring to me. If the only…
