We are a PBS Kids 13 family; in fact for anyone who asks (and even those who don't) I'm quick toclue them in on the fact that without PBS, I'm not quite sure I could've gotten through both the infancies and toddlerhoods of both of my kids. PBS Kids was my salvation in so many ways. Aside from the fact, that Sesame Street is responsible for teaching both both my kids the alphabet and their counting … [Read more...]
Staten Island based organization is all about fun family activities for differently abled kids!
When you make the decision to become a parent, it requires you to take many great leaps of faith; and at the end of your nine-month journey, you hope to be blessed with a baby that is practically perfect in every way. So when a parent is told her child has some form of mental disability, it sends her life in a tailspin. And yet, that "special needs" label doesn't diminish the immense love she … [Read more...]
In the mood for some classical fare; we’ve got a Staten Island symphony for you!
MCCE the chamber ensemble-in-residence at the Staten Island Museum since 2004, is a consortium of primarily young, high-caliber musicians dedicated to the craft of chamber music. With wide-ranging presentations of both classical and contemporary chamber music, combined with consummate artistry, they believe in serving two goals - entertaining audiences and exposing them to the valuable … [Read more...]
As my dad’s illnesses progress there is so much more I want to know
My father has never been a good patient. In fact I remember listening to my parents get into heated arguments over the fact that my father would be feeling chest pains and refuse to see a doctor. He's from a long-line of men- who believe not admitting to any physical ailments is what makes them powerful and strong. He is the polar opposite of my mother- who is likely every doctor's worst … [Read more...]
If your guy is going bald, this is the giveaway for you
CONGRATULATIONS to our winner; SUE E.! I'll admit it I've got a thing for guys who are bald, in fact if a guy is losing his hair I think shaving is head is just about the sexiest thing. A guy who can sport a next to near bald head in my very humble opinion exudes a level of confidence and self assuredness, that is dare I say it- INTOXICATING! The irony is that my husband, who is pushing his mid … [Read more...]