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Foolin' Around
Today is April 1st, also known as April Fools Day. April Fools Day was designed to play jokes on people who might be unsuspecting....
Diana Nygard
2 days ago2 min read
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A House Divided
The American Civil War, also known as the War Between the States, was fought from 1861 to 1865 as a contention between slavery and...
Diana Nygard
4 days ago1 min read
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Art & History Come Alive at the Mattatuck
Take a trip to the historic city of Waterbury, Connecticut to enjoy its art and history exhibits found at the Mattatuck Museum. Enjoy the...
Diana Nygard
Mar 221 min read
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Prayer Byte: Addiction
Ponder the latest Prayer Byte: Addiction
Diana Nygard
Mar 121 min read
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Lend me your ears
This article, Friends, Romans, Countrymen Lend me your Ears , teaches readers the usage of the words lend and loan and which is which....
Diana Nygard
Mar 91 min read
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What is Beauty?
In the article The Twilight Zone: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder, in the series Learning Through Culture, we have the opportunity...
Diana Nygard
Mar 51 min read
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Parents partnering in the library
Today's article, How can I help my child use the library ? from Perspectives on Life and Learning is for parents who want to take an...
Diana Nygard
Feb 281 min read
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Life-giving words
One of the most important components of communication is choosing our words carefully so we bring life rather than hurt feelings. In this...
Diana Nygard
Feb 221 min read
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Prayer Byte: Love
Here's the newest Prayer Byte, ready for Valentine's Day: Love
Diana Nygard
Feb 141 min read
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Wintry Mix? How about Puerto Rico!
School's out today due to inclement weather. Can I please go to Puerto Rico? Come with me to my happy place here . If you haven't done so...
Diana Nygard
Feb 61 min read
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My Peaceable Heritage
This post is the conclusion of the story of some of my ancestors in which I briefly introduce an ancestor who is well known in the art...
Diana Nygard
Feb 31 min read
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Prayer Byte: Peace in You
Please enjoy the newest Prayer Byte: Peace in you
Diana Nygard
Jan 231 min read
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Bring those adjectives into order!
Do you know that when we use adjectives, that is words to describe nouns, it really matters what order you use for those adjectives? You...
Diana Nygard
Jan 201 min read
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You can be self-assured
This article from the series Perspectives on Life and Learning provides an introduction to the dynamic of emotional intelligence.
Diana Nygard
Jan 81 min read
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Prayer Byte: Easily Offended
Please enjoy the newest Prayer Byte: Easily Offended Have you subscribed to So Busy Learning yet? Subscribing will notify you every...
Diana Nygard
Dec 28, 20241 min read
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Unto us a Child is Born
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful,...
Diana Nygard
Dec 25, 20241 min read
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Last chance for Seeing Red
If you have time before January 5th, 2025, there is still a chance to catch a fascinating exhibit exploring many interpretations of the...
Diana Nygard
Dec 22, 20241 min read
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Bah! Humbug!
No, I'm not shouting at you! These are the words that Ebenezer Scrooge utters whenever someone wishes him a Merry Christmas. In this...
Diana Nygard
Dec 15, 20241 min read
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A gourmet chicken dish, a dam. And some Italian neighborhoods.
It's interesting how a civil engineering project changed the ethnic landscape of a major population center. And how the effects endure...
Diana Nygard
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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2024 holiday light display in a replica of an ancient Indo-Persian garden
Come see the post about the Grand Holiday Illumination in Yonkers, NY!
Diana Nygard
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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