Who says children shouldn’t be put to work? Career Day at John Marshall Elementary says otherwise. » Read entire post «

I hope – for the simple fact that we should.

With the iPad being released last month it brings up the discussion regarding the future of book sales and readership. I will get back to that in a minute…

John “Jack” Lawson has accomplished a feat that many can’t dream of. » Read entire post «

12. People who drive too slow in the left lane.

11. Those who say, “I could care less” when they really mean “I couldn’t care less.”

10. When people call it an ATM machine. The M stands for machine. So it’s really just an ATM. Similarly, it’s a PIN, not a PIN number. The N stands for number.

9. When you complete your transaction at the drive-thru ATM, please pull up before you sort out your money. Some of us also need to conduct business.

8. Forced to zig-zag through the entire rope line when there is no line.

7. When they move the driver’s seat at the car wash. » Read entire post «

Recently, as I was sorting through boxes in my basement, I uncovered a portfolio of my work from when I was younger. All of it was created by hand, with the help of markers, pencils and tracing paper, circa 1980 BC (Before Computers) or earlier.

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Maybe it’s just me, but lately, every autumn I somehow want to just grab and sink my teeth into the spectacular colors. While I stop short of lunching on some maple leaves and tree bark, this year, I did collect some of the leaves (yea, I know). Anyway, take a look.

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“Ice Cream and Cookies and Cake, Oh My!”

Historic downtown Princeton, New Jersey is home to Verge180. You are probably aware that it’s also home to prestigious Princeton University, just across the street from us. However, you may not be aware that downtown Princeton also houses:

• 11 bakeries
• 8 coffee cafes
• 5 ice cream parlours
• 2 chocolate shops
• 1 really cool candy store

So, what better place than Princeton to take a healthy mid-afternoon break and seek out some awesome snacks?

This past month I made my seventh voyage to Disney World. Yes, seventh. I know what many of you are thinking…how can you go to Disney World that many times and not get bored? » Read entire post «