How important is geography? Well, just ask any of the hundred tourists saved by 10-year old Tilly Smith. While vacationing on the beach in Phuket, Thailand, Tilly recognized the early warning signs of a tsunami, and told her parents. Luckily, the adults listened. The beach was cleared, one-hundred lives saved. The British school girl from… [Continue]
Is it Hurtful to Say Happy Hanukkah?
In last week’s Surfing the Net with Kids newsletter, I closed my opening remarks with “Happy Hanukkah.” In previous years, I had also included links to sites that explain various Jewish holidays, but this year it was a simple greeting. Via return email, a reader replied: “I celebrate Christmas. You should think before you say… [Continue]
The Best Part of Skiing?
Is the best part of skiing wooshing down the hill? Or is it removing your ski boots? Erica and I ventured out for a one-day ski trip in the local mountains yesterday. The conditions were great. We had fun. We didn’t break anything. We didn’t even fall once. And yes, that does mean we ski… [Continue]
Travel is Expensive
After my forays to Pittsburgh and Cleveland (with a weekend at home in San Diego in between) I arrived home with a terrible cold. Or so I thought. After a week of feeling worse and worse, I went to my doctor. Now, after three days of antibiotics, I am finally feeling better. Hooray! Travel is… [Continue]
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