On Feb. 11, 1999 — one day before President Bill Clinton was acquitted in his impeachment trial before the Senate — Sen. Charles Schumer penned a passionate letter, outlining why the process had ta…
Walks in Cliveden National Trust gardens
Visiting Cliveden National Trust in winter, enjoying the walks around Cliveden House, the play area and the orangery
Denial and the Stages of Grief
My brain has been playing weird tricks on me lately. Tonight as the usual highlight (and lowlight) reel of everything that transpired ran through my head, it almost felt like I was watching a movie. "Lifetime Movies presents: the tragic story of the girl who lost her boyfriend to heroin when she had no idea he was using." As the flashbacks continued, I experienced the usual feelings of horror, shock, and sadness. But strangely, it was like I was feeling these feelings out of sympathy for someone else. How awful for that girl. What a tragic experience for her to…
Unforgettable Fun at the National Museum of Play – Rochester, NY
Twelve tips on how to maximize the fun when visiting The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. Read about what to see, where to stay and how to plan your day in one of the top museums for families in the U.S.
May Question of the Day – 27 Graphing Questions for PreK and Kindergarten
May Question of the Day Use the question of the day cards for attendance, math rotations, or get-to-know-you activities. The simple layout and minimal color make these affordable to print. Why use questions of the day: With prompting and support students will be able to identify print in everyday life including the words yes and no, letters in their own name, and environmental print. The 27 questions are centered around the month of May, May National Days, favorites, and what they like to play. Questions topics: Food Things they like to play or do Do you? Did you? Can you?…
Crooked Valleys and Dragon Breath: The Brecon Beacons, Wales
Just over an hour from Bristol lies the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales; 520 square miles of mountains, forests, valleys and lakes.
The Must-Read Books of 2020 | Penguin Random House
Take a look at the must-read books that came out this year! From page-turning nonfiction to thrillers that will keep you up at night, these books are the perfect way to get lost in a new story.
These Little-Known Photographs Put an Eerie Face on Child Labor
Unpublished photos taken by Lewis Wickes Hine make a haunting case against the conditions experienced by many working children in the early 20th century
SOUTHERN COLORADO ROAD TRIP FOR SUMMER: HITTING 3 NATIONAL PARKS IN 4 DAYS
Planning a Southern Colorado road trip? Skip the Rocky Mountains and head down to Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Pagosa Springs, and three national parks.
