Because trouble comes in all sizes.
Vincent Daly 
It’s Cindo de Mayo, a day of celebration for Mexican Americans commemorating the defeat of French forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. What’s more, the defeat may have had a direct impact on turning the tide in the American Civil War. Today’s celebrations consist of good friends, great food, and dancing. I’d like to share a video of my own little dancer’s interpretive dance in honor of this special day.
The illustration above was inspired by my experience as a Dad battling the flu while caring for my children. Prior to having kids in my life, I could take a sick day to rest and recuperate. Yet the rules change as a parent. I realized I needed to drastically alter my approach if I planned to regain my health in a reasonable time frame which prompted me to write the article “Sick Days Gone Forever”.
At the 2011 NY Auto Show I had the good fortune to take a ride in the upcoming Chevy Volt. Electric vehicles have begun to come to the forefront with many auto manufacturers displaying their latest innovations. The Chevy Volt represents GM’s highly scrutinized entry into this emerging market. Watch the video for some highlights of the “gee whiz” tech available to the driver.
Konica Minolta, a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, recognizes the importance to protect the environment. Teaching children the value of staying green today plants the seeds for a better tomorrow. To celebrate Earth Day, Konica Minolta’s providing a free downloadable coloring book and a contest for a lucky young artist to win a $25 Toys R Us gift card.
The image of the swashbuckling adventurous Pirate has always struck a chord with kids of all ages. In recent years, Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” has fueled a renewed interest in the genre. A singalong book, “Portside Pirates”, aims to captivate young audiences with a vividly illustrated and engagingly sung tale across the deep blue sea.
It really is all happening at The Bronx Zoo. Kids of all ages gravitate towards the wildlife park every day to visit thousands of species in one of the United States largest zoos located in the heart of the Bronx in New York City. In the last 11 years there has been a major transformation to the zoo’s facilities as well as the habitats of the animals. No longer are some of the larger species enclosed in cages. Instead they’ve been given room to roam freely (well, almost, don’t worry).
Mix and Match games have always proven to be a winner with kids and adults alike. The only downside to the fun ends up being the inevitable missing pieces. Mixamajig by Lucky Radish Studios, a whimsical mix and match game for the Apple iPhone and iPad, not only solves the problem, but opens up exciting possibilities. Read on for the review as well as how you can enter to win the Mixamajig game for the iPhone or the iPad.
Originally published August 2010.
As he raced down the sidewalk furiously pedaling away on his two wheeled steed, the adjacent grass rippled in his wake. He beamed with confidence evident by a smile that seemed to light up the path outstretched before him. Intoxicated by speed, the boy seemed determined to take flight. Little did he realize he’d get his wish.
As the days have passed and the images of the continued suffering of the people of Japan have flashed before our eyes in the United States, I can’t help but wonder how the children of Japan are being impacted throughout this catastrophe. A child’s perception of the world, especially young children thrust into a traumatic situation, is exponentially vivid and visceral. Young kids do not possess the mental fortitude to comprehend such devastation. Instead, their experience may become internalized and manifest nightmares for years to come. These children will require constant attention and reassurance in order to thrive in the future.