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On a summer Nantucket afternoon, the 8-year-old mermaid queen organized the kitchen pantry. The wizard drew crayon portraits in the Den of Tranquility. The boy with super-speed concocted fresh Spemonades—that’s one part Sprite, one part lemonade—for myself and a few lucky houseguests. I took a sip and announced, reflexively, “Delicious! One point for you!” He darted inside from the back porch, shouting to the other adventurers, “Two more points, and I’m at Level 9!”What was this world I’d made?It started three months earlier, when I dove headfirst into parenthood for the first time. In April I became a stepdad to three amazing kids: two boys and a girl, ages 5, 6, and 8, respectively. For the most part I parented...

The great farmer-poet Wendell Berry once wrote: “A garden gives the body the dignity of working in its own support. It is a way of rejoining the human race. Our Children no longer learn how to read the great book of Nature from their own direct experience, or how to interact creatively with the seasonal transformations of the planet.” As a gardener, priest, parent, and permaculturalist who once wrote a book on Wendell Berry’s work, this challenge is personal. I want my own daughters to experience the hands-on reality of growth, to get their hands dirty in the soil, and creatively interact with the seasons of our small patch of nature. So last Spring, I double dug a garden bed,...

This week, Jake goes out with actor, comedian, and writer Jimmy Fowlie. The two discuss the concept of “best friends,” the dynamics of dating in AA, and the politics of who gets the booth side at restaurants. Tune in for more. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Or Check Out the Conversation Here Jake Cornell: Just figuring out the logistics is ridiculous. Jimmy Fowlie: I know this is such an annoying thing for an actor to say, especially because you’re like whatever. But things that are any sort of logistical information, I feel like my brain just turns off and I’m like, “Am I dumb?” Because people would be like, “Write a paragraph about your project” and...

If you’re an avid prepare dinner and like to entertain, you’re very likely to spend a whole lot of time in your kitchen. So, why not make cooking comfortable and cosy by giving your kitchen a facelift that you will love for several hours on conclude? Not only will it make your kitchen much more than just a purposeful space, it will also inspire you to host your entertaining there, take it easy and typically appreciate it for extended than it normally takes to whip up a signify spaghetti carbonara. It’s no question kitchens are regarded as the coronary heart of the home. To make your kitchen additional inviting, contemplate the adhering to suggestions and breathe new lifetime into your...

Dear Reader, I shared a few Halloween resources last week, but here is a more comprehensive list: https://www.surfnetkids.com/go/482/halloween-resources/. Enjoy! See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Chemistry https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/chemistry/ Chemistry Printable(** for Premium Members only) https://www.surfnetkids.com/printables/files/printables-club/chemistry.pdf Despite the common misconception that “chemical” means toxic and is the opposite of natural, chemistry is the study of all substances (natural and man-made, toxic and non-toxic). It involves the identification of the building blocks of matter, and the ways they change. American Chemical Society: Adventures in Chemistry With online games, science experiments, animated video lessons and printable handouts, the American Chemical Society offers elementary and middle school students a fun hands-on introduction to chemistry. Topics include Secret...