On S’mores and Solar Ovens
Who doesn’t like science projects? Tornadoes in a bottle, model solar systems, and of course the iconic baking soda volcanoes. I love science projects, and this one was a perfect way to spend a long pandemic day.
On the State Tests and Reflection
About a year ago, the NYC Department of Education announced that there would be no state test. I was overjoyed. I remember thinking that, even though I couldn’t go outside, it would be nice that I wouldn’t have to go through the stress of a big test. And it was […]
On a New Dog and the Old One
What do you do when you get an unresponsive rescue dog? Get another rescue dog, of course! Yep, we got another dog. And I have to say, I am liking it so far!
Bergen
In Bergen, we were awestruck by the hundreds of years of history all packed into one seaside town.
Norway in a Nutshell
When we first started Norway in a Nutshell, a guided tour through the fjords in Norway, I was a bit overwhelmed. Two trains, a ferry, and a bus? All it took was one glance out the train window, and I knew I would enjoy every second.
On the Pandemic and Anniversaries
On March 10th, 2020, we were pulled out of school. We only left our house for walks, then only for walks with masks, then we didn’t leave our house at all.
On the SHSAT and Gratitude
If you are an 8th grader in the New York City public school system, chances are you are feeling something about the coming of March 1st.
On Chocolate Chip Cookies and the Quest for Perfection
Chocolate chip cookies. What comes to mind for you? For me, chocolatey, perfect, delicious goodness.
On Cooking Dinner and Responsibility
This wonderful (read the “wonderful” here with sarcasm) pandemic has had a few good outcomes, like the wonderful (read the “wonderful” here without sarcasm) Yahtzee and Milo. But it has also had many bad outcomes, like the loss, stress, and pain that people are experiencing.
On Brownies and Branching Out
Mmmmm… I love brownies. Chocolatey, fudgy, easy to make goodness. So do my brother and my father (my mother is a chocolate hater, sadly). The thing about brownies is that they aren’t really a challenge to make. Why is this an issue? I thought you might ask. Well, I am […]