Archive for July, 2013

More Cool Stuff for Summer Days! – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


     Gravitron: Space Gyro Tedco Toys Announces Re-release of Gravitron TEDCO Toys, a nationwide manufacturer and distributor of science and educational toys, announced they have resumed manufacturing of their Gravitron after a four year absence. An interactive galactic action toy powered by a gyroscope, the Gravitron has been re-introduced due to popular demand.  “The ...

5 Things You Probably Know About Parenthood by Melissa Swedoski


Some days, it doesn't pay to be a mother. Okay, it never pays to be a mother unless you've figured out the magical way to get paid for changing diapers, soothing crying babies, living through sleep deprivation for years, and so much more. If you have figured this out, please ...

My Time Away by Jean Marie Keenan-Johnston


I've been away for awhile.  It wasn't by choice...my laptop broke down on me after a few really difficult weeks of trying to make one of my daughter's dreams come true.  My oldest had asked to be in a pageant and we found one that seemed to follow some of ...

Ode to My Sister by Margaret Hart


My sister was here recently for her annual summer visit. We don't see each other often because she lives in mid-coast Maine and I live in southern Connecticut. It's a good seven-hour drive or maybe six hours if you drive 85 miles an hour, and don't stop for food, gas ...

GUEST POST BLOG: “You’re Not My Boss” — Cultivating Respect by Sue Sanders


“You’re not my boss.”                 My daughter Lizzie is fourteen. Therefore, over the previous few years, I’ve heard this phrase more times than I can count. It’s as if she’s got it on autorepeat. My friends also hear this near constant refrain from their children, as well.                 Why is this expression ...

Sorry, But I’m Running Late …..By Robin Sydney Wallace


"We don't see things as they are. We see things as we are,"--Anais Nin. As a writer and a journalist, I know the power of words, language and terminology. I know that through the language with which we choose to discuss a topic, we can define the public’s perception or feelings ...

The Calm Before the Storm by Heather Bowles


Good Saturday evening, ladies!  I hope everything is well with you. This week, I came to the sudden realization I have very little time left to prepare for the maelstrom that a newborn brings. Luckily, I kept all Tabitha's newborn clothes and toy-like lookieloos and thingamajigs, so other than a ...

Pickles and Other Stuff by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp


I was born in the summer, and have always been much more productive and connected during the May-September months. My dad was a backyard gardener, the closest thing he could get to having his own farm. He came from a long line of Iowa farmers, and I always thought he ...

ROBIN’S SHOW REVIEW: SOUL DOCTOR


Following a sold-out, Off-Broadway run last summer, the hit musical Soul Doctor – the story of the beloved yet controversial father of popular Jewish music, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach began performances on Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre onWednesday, July 17 with an official opening slated for Thursday, August 15. Conceived ...

Adventures in Attachment Parenting: Following Her Lead by Allison Silver


Last summer, at nine months old Charley absolutely loved being in the pool. She was my little water bug! She would kick, and splash, and had no qualms about putting her face in the water. Everyone commented on how comfortable she was in the water. Having had this wonderful experience ...