Surfing the Net with Kids

Dear Reader, So, it’s June already. Any summer travel plans? I don’t have a specific plan yet, but hopefully I’ll be making a trip to Northern California to visit family. What’s on your summer calendar that has you excited? Hit …[Continue]

Dear Reader, What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend? We don’t have specific plans yet, but I do associate Memorial Day with the start of summer. And I’m always reminded of the advice my mother gave me: don’t wear …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Did you know that May 20th is Weights and Measures Day? On May 20, 1875, seventeen countries signed an agreement to use a standard system of weights and measures, and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures was …[Continue]

Dear Reader, I hope everyone had a happy Mother’s Day weekend. The hubby and I had a one-night getaway to the Valle de Guadalupe with our daughter that was super fun. I shared a picture on Facebook, if you want …[Continue]

Dear Reader, In honor of World Password Day (May 7) this week’s topic is Password Safety. One important tenet of password safety is to use unique passwords everywhere. This is important because once a hacker discoverers a password, they will …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Ahhhh…. May showers and spring! Everything is blooming, and summer is so close. For more May resources (including Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day) visit my roundup page: May Resources. Happy Mother’s Day to all! See ya on …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Today’s topic, Scientific Evidence, is one that’s near and dear to me, and inspired by current events. How does one evaluate all the competing and conflicting public health messages? How do we know what’s based on sound scientific …[Continue]

Dear Reader, The American Revolution began on April 19, 1775 with the battles of Lexington and Concord, and ended with America’s independence on September 3, 1783. And today in the States, many of us are feeling a bit of independence …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Today’s topic is in honor of National Poetry Month, which was created in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets who were inspired by the success of Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March) in raising …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Have you been frustrated trying to book a Covid-19 vaccine appointment? I bet the only people who can answer no are those that haven’t tried yet! It’s a frustrating experience, even for those of us with lots of …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Okay, tell me something good! I’ll start …. I’m thrilled (but cautious) that the CDC has said that vaccinated people can gather indoors in small groups WITHOUT MASKS! So, how about you? Have something good to share? Just …[Continue]

Dear Reader, March is here, and here’s a quick look at what’s coming up this month. March is Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month. March 6, 1836 was the fall of the Alamo, and March 10 is Harriet Tubman …[Continue]