Archive for March 2014

That’s the assessment of one of Britain’s top inventors.  Trevor Baylis has “built” an impressive career by building things. He believes in focus and hands-on learning. As he sees it, the internet, Google, cell phones, and video games are turning the minds of today’s kids into mush. “Searching” simply isn’t the same thing as exploring.…

Big Headline: DiCaprio strikes out. Fans upset. I know the feeling, well… sort of. All I know is that it’s no fun to swing and miss in front of strangers. So it really must hurt to face the agony of defeat on worldwide TV. While DiCaprio is not on my personal A-List, I have some empathy for…

Dr. Seuss would’ve been exactly 110 years old yesterday. So since March is Reading Month, why not kick off today with a tribute to Dr. Seuss? And did you know that the date of his birthday – March 2 – is recognized every year as Read Across America Day? Besides, who else did you expect me…