Happy 100th Birthday, Cherry Blossoms!

April 13, 2012

This weekend marks the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Alas, the blossoms have come and gone already, but …

Internet Curation 2.16.12 – Literary Edition

February 16, 2012

I just discovered the awesome literature site BookRiot, and have been enjoying their series on contributors’ Genre Kryptonite. I’m indeed a …

February 7, 2012

If I could open my arms And span the length of the isle of Manhattan, I’d bring it to where …

January 13, 2012

Here, in semi-chronological order, are highlights from my favorite field trips of the past year. Lower East Side Tenement Museum …

November 10, 2011

Those who are dead, are not dead They’re just living in my head, And since I fell for that spell …

September 21, 2011

New Jersey isn’t all gaudy housewives and over-gelled guidos – there are also some downright lovely and understated historic homes. …

May 20, 2011

For one of my classes, we’ve been designing an exhibit display about the woodwork in an historic house. Tonight the …